Description
Delight in the sweet, soft, and buttery Blueberry Heaven Cookies, baked to perfection with fresh blueberries, creamy white chocolate chips, and a hint of zesty lemon. These American-style dessert cookies are perfect for any occasion and easy to make from scratch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, white chocolate chips, and lemon zest, being careful not to crush the berries to keep their shape intact.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes after baking; then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing texture and flavor.
Notes
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before mixing into the dough to prevent excess moisture.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest or a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky to scoop easily, especially after adding berries.
