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    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Published: Apr 5, 2023 by brooke · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemon blueberry cookies are a buttery cookie loaded with lemon juice and zest, fresh blueberries, white chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of salt. A perfectly sweet, tart and slightly salty cookie.

    a few lemon blueberry cookies with some extra blueberries.

    It's no secret that I love all things lemon, and these lemon blueberry cookies are no exception. They're a light and chewy lemon cookie filled with fresh blueberries and white chocolate chunks.

    And if you love lemon as much as I do you should also try my lemon coconut white chocolate cookies, my lemon blackberry cake, or my lemon bars with graham cracker crust.

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    • Why You Will Love These
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • FAQ
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Other Spring Recipes to Try
    • Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Why You Will Love These

    EASY TO MAKE: This recipe is really simple to make and comes together so quick.

    NO CHILLING REQUIRED: The cookie dough doesn't need to be chilled, so you can be eating these cookies in less than an hour.

    LEMON & BLUEBERRY: The lemon flavored cookie with the pops of fresh blueberries is the perfect combo.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Butter: Make sure your butter is not too soft, or your cookies will spread to thin.
    • Lemon: Make sure you zest your lemons before you cut it and juice it.
    • Flour: Use a scale to weigh if you have one so that you don't use too much or too little flour.
    • Blueberries: I prefer to use fresh blueberries for these. If using frozen just note that the color of the cookies will likely be a purplish/blue.
    • White Chocolate: I used a chopped up Lindt bar, but chocolate chips would be great also.
    the ingredients needed to make lemon blueberry cookies.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 2: Add egg, zest, lemon juice and mix until smooth on low speed. Beat in vanilla.

    Step 3: Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl. Fold in white chocolate chunks first, then carefully fold in blueberries.

    cookie dough before blueberries and white chocolate
    cookie dough all mixed together.

    Step 4: Scoop the dough into large cookie balls using a 3 tablespoon scoop and place 6-8 per cookie sheet. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.

    Step 5: Bake cookies for 11-14 minutes or until a light golden brown around the edges.  If your cookies don't come out in a perfect circle, I like to take a spatula and circle the rim of the cookie to bring in any spots that have spread a little too far.

    cookie dough before being baked.
    cookies after being baked.

    Expert Baking Tips

    If your lemon doesn't seem to be very soft, simply microwave it for about 10 seconds and roll it around to help get the juices flowing.

    If your cookies don't come out in a perfect circle, I like to take a spatula and circle the rim of the cookie to bring in any spots that have spread a little too far.

    FAQ

    Why did my cookies turn out flat?

    The main reason cookies turn out flat is that either the butter was too soft, or there wasn't enough flour in the dough.

    Can I use frozen blueberries?

    Fresh blueberries are definitely preferred for texture and color, but you can use frozen if you're in a pinch.

    Do I have to use a fresh lemon?

    No, but I would highly suggest it, because you are also going to want the zest from the lemon.

    a close up of a lemon blueberry cookie on a cookie sheet.

    Storing & Freezing

    Lemon blueberry cookies will remain fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also prep the cookie dough in advance and store it in the fridge for about a week.

    Freezing

    You can freeze your cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 months with them remaining fresh. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls if you would like to bake them one at a time. 

    6 lemon blueberry cookies lined up on a baking sheet.

    Other Spring Recipes to Try

    Carrot Cake Cookies

    Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake

    Apple Strawberry Crumble

    For more yummy treats follow me on instagram @thesaltedsweets. And be sure to tag me and comment if you make them and love them as much as I do. 

    And please make sure to leave a star review below!

    a few lemon blueberry cookies with some extra blueberries.

    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    brooke
    Lemon blueberry cookies are a buttery cookie loaded with lemon juice and zest, fresh blueberries, white chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of salt. A perfectly sweet, tart and slightly salty cookie.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14
    Calories 191 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup butter room temp
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 large egg room temp
    • 1 zest from a whole lemon
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1½ cup + 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup fresh blueberries
    • ¾ cup white chocolate bar chopped
    • flaked sea salt for sprinkling on top

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Place the butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add egg, zest, lemon juice and mix until smooth on low speed. Beat in vanilla.
    • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
    • Fold in white chocolate chunks first, then carefully fold in blueberries.
    • Scoop the dough into large cookie balls using a 3 tablespoon scoop and place 6-8 per cookie sheet. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
    • Bake cookies for 11-14 minutes or until a light golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle with a little extra salt if you love that like I do.
      If your cookies don't come out in a perfect circle, I like to take a spatula and circle the rim of the cookie to bring in any spots that have spread a little too far.

    Notes

    Make sure that butter and egg have sat out for about 30 minutes before starting to make cookie dough. This means having the butter still cold, but workable. Not completely soft. 
    This dough does not need to be chilled.
    Using frozen blueberries will slightly alter the texture and color of the cookie.
    I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword lemon blueberry cookies, lemon blueberry white chocolate, lemon cookies
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