Soft-Baked Blueberry Lemon Burst Cookies
These soft-baked cookies feature chewy centers with juicy bursts of fresh blueberries and a bright lemon zest flavor, perfect for a comforting treat or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon), freshly grated
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries with a rubber spatula, being careful not to break them.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked but not raw.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter that leaves an indentation when pressed but is not oily or melted. Fold blueberries gently to avoid crushing and releasing too much juice. Baking time is key: remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look soft to maintain chewy texture. Chilling dough 15-30 minutes can help cookies hold shape better. For frozen blueberries, toss in a tablespoon of flour before folding in to reduce moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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