Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Print version)

Soft, citrusy cookies bursting with fresh lemon and sweet blueberries for a bright, chewy treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 the 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 onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11–13 minutes 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 edges get this perfect golden crisp while centers stay soft and chewy for days
  • Lemon and blueberries taste like sunshine managed to become edible
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you fussed over them
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents cookies from spreading too thin and enhances chewiness
  • Overmixing once the flour is added makes tough cookies, stop as soon as you see no more dry streaks
  • Frozen blueberries work but do not thaw them first or they will bleed purple streaks through your dough
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly creating a consistent texture
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking so all cookies brown evenly

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