Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Get ready to delight your taste buds with these Lemon Blueberry Cookies! A perfect blend of citrusy lemon flavor and juicy blueberries, these cookies are a refreshing treat for any occasion.

Why Make This Recipe

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a unique twist on traditional cookies, offering a zesty and fruity flavor combination that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or need to bake something special, these cookies will satisfy your taste buds.

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 Sticks of Butter – softened


• 1 cup of Sugar


• 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla


• 1 Egg


• 3 cups of Flour


• 1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder


• 1 Tablespoon of Goodman’s Lemon Flavoring


• Yellow Food Coloring Gel


• 4 Tablespoons of Butter – softened


• 4 ounces of Cream Cheese


• 4 cups of Powdered Sugar


• Blue Food Coloring Gel


• Yellow Food Coloring Gel

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon flavoring, and egg until light and fluffy.


2. Add yellow food coloring gel to achieve the desired shade.


3. In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture to form cookie dough.


4. Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.


5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.


6. Flatten the cookies slightly halfway through baking.


7. Prepare the frosting while cookies cool.


8. Mix softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar to make frosting.


9. Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one yellow and the other blue.


10. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies in a swirl pattern and top with a blueberry.


11. Allow the frosting to set before serving.

How to Serve Lemon Blueberry Cookies

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh with a cup of tea or coffee. Serve them as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack for any time of the day.

How to Store Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place them in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tips to Make Lemon Blueberry Cookies

• Ensure the butter is softened for a smoother cookie dough.


• Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors in both the cookie dough and frosting.


• Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

Variation

For a healthier version, substitute some of the butter with applesauce and use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Experience a burst of citrusy lemon and juicy blueberry in every bite with these delightful cookies. Perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 24

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cookie Dough

• 2 sticks Butter (softened)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla
• 1 egg Egg
• 3 cups Flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 tablespoon Goodman’s Lemon Flavoring
• Yellow Food Coloring Gel

Frosting

• 4 tablespoons Butter (softened)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese
• 4 cups Powdered Sugar
• Blue Food Coloring Gel
• Yellow Food Coloring Gel

Instructions

 

• 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon flavoring, and egg until light and fluffy. Add yellow food coloring gel.
• 2. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients to form the cookie dough. Roll into balls and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
• 3. While cookies cool, mix softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar to make the frosting. Divide into two bowls and color one yellow and the other blue.
• 4. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies in a swirl pattern and top with a blueberry. Allow frosting to set before serving.

Notes

The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week for longer freshness.

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