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Blueberry Lemon Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies bursting with the sweet flavor of blueberries and the refreshing tang of lemon, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (lightly packed + 2 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup blanched almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup frozen blueberries
  • Zest from 1 lemon (only yellow parts)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

Instructions

  1. Microwave frozen blueberries in a bowl for 45 seconds until softened; let cool and mash until mostly pureed.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add mashed blueberries and lemon juice; beat on high until well mixed.
  5. Incorporate ⅓ of the flour mixture with lemon zest, mixing on low. Repeat until all flour is mixed in.
  6. Chill the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes for thick cookies.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Form 12 cookie dough balls and place on the sheet with space in between.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
  10. For thinner cookies, press lightly with a spoon while hot; skip for thicker cookies.
  11. Cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or frozen for up to three months.

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Keywords: cookies, blueberry, lemon, dessert, baking, snack

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