Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Name: Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries, roughly chopped; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make them a special treat.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh blueberries, roughly chopped
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in blueberries.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment lined or greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 63 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

If you’re in the mood for a quick and easy citrusy treat, then these lemon blueberry cookies are calling your name. The lemon zest and fresh blueberries in the batter give the dessert a vibrant and fresh flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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