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blueberry lemon cookies

Soft blueberry lemon cookies made with fresh berries and lemon zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
  • Gently fold in blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool slightly before transferring to a rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  • These blueberry lemon cookies come out soft with bursts of juicy fruit in every bite.