Blueberry Cookies Recipe
Preparation Time: 4 hours | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Blueberry Cookies from lovewithrecipes.com. A perfect blend of fruity goodness and cookie magic, these treats are sure to become a household favorite. Ideal for dessert, snacks, or any occasion, these cookies are quick to make and a joy to share.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Berries, Fruit, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 cookie):
- Calories: 58.4
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 4.6mg
- Sodium: 41.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 0.7g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 48 cookies
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars based on 6 reviews
Instructions:
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream shortening and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg: Add the egg to the creamed mixture and beat until well incorporated.
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Add milk, almond extract, and lemon zest: Pour in the milk, almond extract, and lemon zest. Beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
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Gradually blend in dry ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until a soft dough forms.
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Fold in the blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill the dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Drop dough on cookie sheets: Using a spoon, drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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Bake to perfection: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn a pale golden color.
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Cool on wire racks: Once baked, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. This helps maintain their chewy texture.
Additional Notes:
- Canned or frozen blueberries can be substituted for fresh ones, but using fresh blueberries yields the best results.
Enjoy these Blueberry Cookies with a cup of tea or share them with loved ones for a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a testament to the joy that homemade baked goods bring to the table. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the aroma of freshly baked blueberry goodness fill your kitchen!
