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Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies to Brighten Your Day

Delight in Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies, a quick treat combining buttery dough, fresh lemon zest, and blueberry buttercream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk optional for egg-free version
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt omit for low-sodium diets
For the Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 0.5 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best taste
  • 0.5 cup blueberry jam thick for best texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the lemon zest, egg, egg yolk, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheets.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  10. For frosting, beat softened butter, then add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
  11. Mix in blueberry jam for flavor and color.
  12. Frost cooled cookies and optionally add lemon zest or extra jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is vital to achieving ideal cookie texture. Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor significantly.

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