Description
These Blueberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh blueberries and sweet white chocolate chips. The addition of lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy note, making these cookies a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Beat until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add Blueberries and Chocolate Chips: Stir in blueberries and white chocolate chips by hand.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until edges are slightly browned.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easy creaming.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to prevent them from breaking.
- Do not overbake the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
