Description
Zesty lemon blueberry cookies dance with tangy citrus and sweet berry notes, creating a perfect balance of bright flavors. Summer sunshine meets classic comfort in these irresistible treats you’ll want to savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon zest
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- ¾ cup (150 grams) white chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients and Extras:
- 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons (100 grams) granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the mixer and combine softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale with a silky texture.
- Introduce egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, fresh lemon juice, and zesty lemon zest into the creamed mixture, blending thoroughly for approximately one minute to ensure complete integration.
- Gradually incorporate salt, baking soda, and flour, mixing minimally to prevent over-working the dough and maintain a tender cookie consistency.
- Delicately fold white chocolate chips and plump blueberries into the cookie batter, distributing ingredients evenly without crushing the berries.
- Portion the dough into uniform rounds using a two-tablespoon measure, then roll each ball generously in additional granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Transfer cookie dough balls to a chilled plate and refrigerate for half an hour, allowing them to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for perfect cookie release.
- Position the chilled cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake the cookies until their edges transform into a delicate golden hue, typically requiring 18-20 minutes of precise oven time.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and ensure thick, soft cookies with concentrated flavors.
- Fold blueberries gently to avoid crushing, maintaining their whole shape and preventing color bleeding into the dough.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that complements the sweet blueberries.
- White chocolate chips add creamy richness that balances the tangy lemon and bursts of fruity blueberry.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a uniform cookie texture and better overall mixing.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to help them set and develop a perfect crisp-soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg