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summer cookie recipes - Pile of Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies on a cooling rack with fresh lemons and blueberries nearby.

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Summer Cookies

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Bright, soft, and chewy cookies bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, perfect for any summer occasion. These are truly delightful summer cookie recipes.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing with blueberries)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5: Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7: In a small bowl, gently toss the fresh or frozen blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour.
Step 8: Fold the floured blueberries into the cookie dough by hand using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Step 9: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Step 10: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw; toss them directly with a tablespoon of flour before folding into the dough to prevent excessive bleeding.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
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