Name: Blueberry Heaven Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons purple food coloring (optional); 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Description

These Blueberry Heaven Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh blueberries and a refreshing lemon zest. With a delightful pop of purple food coloring, these cookies are a perfect blend of sweetness and tangy citrus, making them an irresistible treat. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are guaranteed to brighten up your day, whether you're enjoying them as a snack or sharing them at a special gathering. Easy to make, yet impressive to serve, these Blueberry Heaven Cookies will quickly become a favorite!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons purple food coloring (optional)

1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in fresh blueberries and lemon zest. If desired, add purple food coloring.
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. Slightly flatten each dough ball and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a fun twist, add purple food coloring to make the cookies stand out.

To prevent excessive spreading, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.

Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version of these cookies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 cookies
Calories: 150 kcal