Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, tangy lemon cookies loaded with juicy blueberries for a refreshing citrus 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together 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 the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the blueberries and white chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The way the tart lemon cuts through the sweet blueberries creates this perfect little moment that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • They stay incredibly soft for days thanks to that underbaked center technique that feels like a secret weapon
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and makes the flavors meld together beautifully
  • That slightly underbaked look in the center is exactly right, they'll finish cooking on the hot pan and stay perfectly chewy
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it's so much easier to handle the fruit that way
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so everything bakes evenly, but don't stress if they're not perfect

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