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Best Ever Blueberry Cookies (Soft & Chewy Summer Treat)
Chloe Richardson

Best Ever Blueberry Cookies (Soft & Chewy Summer Treat)

Soft, pillowy blueberry cookies with a chewy center, balanced by lemon zest and juice for a vibrant summer treat. Free from pork, bacon, ham, lard, and alcohol.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated, and brown sugars
  4. Beat in egg and yolk until smooth
  5. Mix in lemon zest and half the lemon juice
  6. Gently fold in blueberries (avoid crushing)
  7. Chill dough for 30 minutes
  8. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets
  9. Bake 12 minutes, rotating halfway through

Notes

Use frozen blueberries? Thaw and drain well first
For high-protein version: replace 1/4 cup flour with unflavored whey protein or collagen powder
Keto alternative: use 2 cups almond flour + 1/2 cup coconut flour, substitute sugar with monk fruit/erythritol blend
Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months
Avoid overmixing to preserve blueberry structure