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A close-up shot of freshly baked Lemon Blueberry Cookies with a sweet white glaze on a metal baking sheet.
Linda

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies

These soft, chewy lemon blueberry cookies are bursting with bright citrus flavor and juicy blueberries, finished with a delightful lemon glaze. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of year!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest from 2-3 lemons
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 cup fresh blueberries rinsed and patted dry (or frozen, not thawed)
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Zester/Grater
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a rubber spatula. Avoid overmixing to prevent the blueberries from breaking too much.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cookies may still look slightly soft in the middle.
  3. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze
  1. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a drizzly consistency.
  2. Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over them using a spoon or fork.
  3. Allow the glaze to set for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra lemony flavor, you can add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the glaze. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For frozen blueberries, add them directly from the freezer without thawing to prevent them from bleeding into the dough.