Soft & Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies You’ll Want on Repeat

These lemon blueberry cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor in every bite! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy homemade recipe is perfect for spring baking, summer desserts, or when you’re craving something bright and sweet. The combo of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries is seriously addictive. Save this recipe idea for later—you’ll want to bake these cookies again and again!


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Best Homemade Lemon Blueberry Cookies

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Soft, zesty lemon blueberry cookies with juicy blueberries and a sweet citrus glaze. Quick, no-chill dough, perfect for homemade desserts.

• Author: Chef Emily
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 13 minutes
• Total Time: 33 minutes
• Yield: 20 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
• ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
• 1½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon blueberry juice or mashed blueberries, strained (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
6. Fold in the blueberries and optional white chocolate chips gently to avoid crushing.
7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and blueberry juice until smooth.
10. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 190