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Lemon Blueberry Cookies: Soft and Chewy Cookies with Fresh Citrus Zest for Brunch Pinterest recipe pin

Soft and Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Soft, chewy lemon blueberry cookies with bright citrus zest, tender crumb, and pockets of fresh blueberries—easy to make and dependable every bake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar optional, for glaze
Optional
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons additional lemon juice for glaze optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet or equivalent)
  • 1 Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
  • 1 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; measure ingredients and zest lemons.
Cream and combine
  1. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup light brown sugar until pale, about 2–3 minutes with a mixer; add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined, then stir in 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Dry mix
  1. Whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a separate bowl.
Combine dough
  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions on low speed until just combined; use a spatula to gently fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, folding only until streaks of purple are minimal.
Chill and portion
  1. Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon mounds onto a tray lined with parchment, spacing 2 inches apart; chill the scooped dough for 15-20 minutes to reduce spreading.
Bake
  1. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft and glossy; let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Glaze (optional)
  1. Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice to a pourable consistency and drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and a tablespoon of juice for brightness without adding excess moisture. If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain them well and toss with 1 teaspoon flour to reduce bleeding. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.