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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cookies: A Sweet Spring Delight to Share

Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful spring treat combining sweet and tart flavors in a visually stunning cookie.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Syrup
  • 2 cups Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar consider adding a pinch of citric acid
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can be partially substituted with brown sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar contributes to tender texture
  • 1 large Egg use only the yolk initially
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt regular salt works as well
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest zest it fresh for maximum flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour cake flour can be used for lighter texture

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking tray
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare Blueberry Syrup
  1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and a pinch of citric acid. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Blend until smooth and strain through a sieve.
Make Cookie Dough
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, kosher salt, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate flour until just combined.
Color the Dough
  1. Divide the cookie dough into four portions. Color three portions with blueberry syrup to achieve different shades, and leave one portion plain. Mix until colors are evenly distributed.
Chill Dough
  1. Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Assemble Cookies
  1. Roll out each colored dough portion to about 1/4-inch thickness and layer them together. Use egg white as glue between colors and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 7 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave them inside for an additional 20 minutes.
Cool and Store
  1. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead by preparing the blueberry syrup in advance.

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