Description
Delight in these luscious Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies, combining zesty lemon, sweet blueberries, and creamy white chocolate chips in a soft, perfectly baked treat. Ideal for a refreshing twist on classic cookies, these 20 servings are quick to prepare and bake, making them a perfect dessert or snack any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and fully integrated, which will infuse the dough with vibrant lemon flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Incorporate the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure bursts of sweetness in every bite.
- Add Blueberries Gently: Carefully fold in the blueberries without crushing them to maintain their shape and juicy texture within the cookies.
- Shape Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents breakage and enhances texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- To prevent cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted with white chocolate chunks or other complementary mix-ins like macadamia nuts.