Description
Light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, these Blueberry Lemon Frost Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 1 ½ cups (about 250g) fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries, optional)
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture at low speed and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Toss frozen blueberries in flour and gently fold into the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the Cookies: Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth, then add milk gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the Cookies: Once cooled, drizzle or spread the frosting over each cookie.
- Set and Enjoy: Allow frosting to set for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the unfrosted cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg