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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are soft, buttery delights bursting with lemon and blueberry flavors, perfect for a sunny afternoon or casual get-together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 piece Zest of 1 lemon Use fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen, do not thaw
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Serve warm for a delightful experience, paired with tea or lemonade. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Freeze for up to three months.