Lemon Blueberry Sugar Cookies – A Zesty Twist on Classic Cookies
Discover the perfect recipe for Lemon Blueberry Sugar Cookies with a zesty twist. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cupunsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2 cuppacked light brown sugar
- 1to2tablespoons fresh lemon zest (adjust to taste)
- 1large egg, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspooncream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1/3 cupfreeze-dried blueberries, chopped
- 1/4 cupcoarse sanding sugar, for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest. Massage the lemon zest into the sugars using your fingers for about 20 seconds to release its oils and enhance the flavor.
- Add the softened butter to the mixture and beat on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed to incorporate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if a few streaks of flour remain.
- Gently fold in the chopped freeze-dried blueberries with a spatula, being cautious not to break them up too much.
- Chill the cookie dough uncovered for 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the coarse sanding sugar into a small bowl.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball in the sanding sugar to coat all sides.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden brown. The centers will remain slightly puffy.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle additional sanding sugar on top for extra crunch.
- Details: These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with bright lemon flavor and tangy blueberries, topped with a sweet, crunchy finish. The coarse sanding sugar creates a delightful texture, making these cookies perfect for any occasion.
- These cookies are a great treat for those who love a zesty twist on classic sugar cookies, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart with every bite.