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These lemon blueberry cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with fresh citrus flavor and juicy berries.
Made in just one bowl with no chill time, they’re quick, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Serve them warm with a glass of milk or alongside your favorite tea for a bright, bakery-style treat at home.

Cookies like this always remind me how the simplest recipes can be the most satisfying.
The combination of lemon and blueberry is fresh, light, and just sweet enough—perfect for any time of year.

This is one of those go-to cookie recipes when you want something homemade but don’t want a long process.
No chilling, no complicated steps—just mix, scoop, and bake.

What I love most about these cookies is the texture.
They’re perfectly soft in the center with lightly crisp edges, and every bite has bursts of blueberry with a hint of lemon.

For Lemon Blueberry Cookies

• All Purpose Flour – the base of the cookies, giving them structure and a soft bite.
• Cornstarch – helps create a tender, chewy texture and keeps the cookies from spreading too much.
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda – work together to give the cookies a light lift and soft interior.
• Salt – balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
• Granulated Sugar – sweetens the dough and adds a slight crispness to the edges.
• Lemon Zest – brings bright, fresh citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with the blueberries.
• Unsalted Butter – adds richness and helps create that soft, chewy texture.
• Egg + Egg Yolk – bind the dough together while keeping the cookies tender and moist.
• Vanilla Extract – adds a subtle depth of flavor that complements the lemon and berries.
• Blueberries – provide bursts of juicy sweetness in every bite (fresh or frozen both work).
• Granulated Sugar (for rolling) – optional, but gives the cookies a classic sugary exterior and slight crunch.

Quick Easy Lemon Blueberry Cookies

These cookies bring together bright citrus flavor and bursts of juicy blueberries in a soft, chewy sugar cookie base.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Quick Easy Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cooling Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 18 cookies

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Ingredients

• 2½ cups (300 g) all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 3 small or medium lemons, zested (2 large lemons)
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg (US), room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk (US), room temperature
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (105 g) fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling optional

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully preheat for 20–30 minutes. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a small bowl, then place it in the refrigerator to cool for about 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
4. In a large bowl, rub together the granulated sugar and lemon zest until the mixture resembles damp sand. Add the cooled melted butter and whisk until smooth. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully blended.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Carefully fold in the blueberries without overmixing.
6. Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons / 30 ml), portion the dough into balls. If desired, roll each dough ball in granulated sugar. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches (8 cm) apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3–4 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition
Calories: ~165kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g

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1. Can I use frozen blueberries?
   Absolutely! Just use them straight from the freezer—no thawing. If they sit out too long, they’ll bleed into the dough and turn everything a bit purple (still tasty, just not as pretty!).
2. Why did my cookies spread too much?
   Usually it’s because the butter was too warm or the dough got overmixed. Let the butter cool before using, and mix just until everything comes together—no need to overdo it.
3. My cookies turned out dry… what happened?
   Most likely too much flour. It’s easy to accidentally pack it in—try spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off instead of scooping straight from the bag.
4. How do I keep them soft and chewy?
   Don’t overbake! Take them out when the edges are set but the centers still look a little soft. They’ll finish setting as they cool and stay nice and chewy.
5. Why are my cookies flat instead of thick?
   Flat cookies usually come down to warm dough or baking sheets. Make sure your dough isn’t too soft and always use a cool baking tray between batches.

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