Description
These Blueberry Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of blueberry jam with the zesty tang of lemon frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
Blueberry Filling:
- Blueberry jam: 1 cup
Lemon Frosting:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
- Blue sugar crystals: For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter And Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg And Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare Cookies: Scoop small portions of dough and flatten them into discs. Place a teaspoon of blueberry jam in the center of each disc and fold the dough over, sealing the edges.
- Bake: Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the lemon frosting.
- Decorate Cookies: Drizzle the lemon frosting over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with blue sugar crystals for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Lemon Frosting, Blueberries
