Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Print Version)

Soft tangy lemon cookies loaded with juicy blueberries. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in blueberries and white chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are just golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries creates the most incredible flavor balance that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • These cookies stay perfectly soft and chewy for days, making them ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents the cookies from spreading too much and intensifies the flavors
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them or they will bleed into the dough and make it gray and soggy
03 -
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for the lemon zest to avoid getting any bitter white pith in your cookies
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more easily and create a better texture, so plan ahead and set everything out an hour before baking

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