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Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies

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These chewy lemon blueberry cookies are a delightful dessert with a bright, refreshing flavor and a perfectly soft texture. They’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (110g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in fresh blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

[‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading.’, ‘Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Fold blueberries gently to avoid crushing them.’, ‘Check oven temperature with a thermometer for accurate baking.’, ‘Take cookies out when edges are set but centers are soft.’]

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Keywords: lemon cookies, blueberry cookies, chewy cookies, dessert, easy baking, kid-friendly, summer dessert

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