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:
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon flavoring, and egg until light and fluffy.
- Add yellow food coloring gel to achieve the desired shade.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture to form cookie dough.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Flatten the cookies slightly halfway through baking.
- Prepare the frosting while cookies cool.
- Mix softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar to make frosting.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one yellow and the other blue.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies in a swirl pattern and top with a blueberry.
- 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
Description
Experience a burst of citrusy lemon and juicy blueberry in every bite with these delightful cookies. Perfect for any occasion!Ingredients
Cookie Dough
Frosting
Directions
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Making Cookie Dough
1. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon flavoring, and egg until light and fluffy. Add yellow food coloring gel. -
Forming Cookies
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. -
Preparing Frosting
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. -
Finishing Touches
4. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies in a swirl pattern and top with a blueberry. Allow frosting to set before serving.
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- Calories from Fat 60kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 80mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 1g2%
- Vitamin A 100 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Niacin 1 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
- Folate 20 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
