Five-Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Soft and zesty cookies packed with fresh blueberries and a bright lemon flavor, made with just five simple ingredients for a quick sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsalted butter, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add 1 large egg and 1 tbsp lemon zest to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries to avoid crushing.
- Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Step 6: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.








