Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Yield about 24 cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Blueberry Lemon Cookies are packed with fresh blueberries and a punch of lemon flavor!

a stack of three lemon blueberry cookies with a bite missing from the top cookie

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 2 & 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 10 tablespoons (141g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 & 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (56g) sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 4 ounces (113g) blueberries

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup (110g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • juice of 1/2 to 1 medium lemon* (1 & 1/2 to 3 tablespoons)

Instructions

To make the cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the sour cream. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the lemon juice.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Very gently stir in the blueberries.
  5. Drop the dough by 2-tablespoon portions onto the prepared pans. Bake 14 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers appear set.
  6. Cool the cookies on the pans for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the glaze:

  1. Combine the confectioners' sugar and about half of the lemon juice. Add more juice as needed to attain a thick but pourable consistency.
  2. Top each cookie with about a teaspoonful of glaze. Dollop it on and let it spread, or drizzle it over the tops.
  3. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*For a bit less lemon kick, substitute 1-2 tablespoons milk for the lemon juice in the glaze.

Show off your baking masterpiece!

Snap a pic, tag @bakeorbreak, and use #bakeorbreak on Instagram. Can't wait to see your creation!