Blueberry Lemon Zest Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for tossing blueberries
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, for glaze

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Cream butter and sugar
4. 4

   Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

6. 6

   Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the dough with a spatula to avoid crushing.

7. 7

   Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just set and the tops are lightly golden.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   5:00 · Cool on baking sheet
10. 10

    Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

11. 11

    Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving.

    10:00 · Let glaze set