Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Printable)

Soft, tangy treats bursting with fresh lemon and juicy blueberries—ready in 27 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in blueberries and white chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lemon zest makes these cookies taste like sunshine, even on gray days
  • They stay perfectly soft for days thanks to that butter and brown sugar combo
  • Fresh blueberries burst in your mouth with every single bite
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents spreading too much in the oven
  • Overmixing once you add the flour makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as combined
  • That slightly underbaked look in the center means they will stay chewy for days
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and prevent cookie spread issues
  • Weighing your flour instead of scooping ensures consistent results every single time

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