Blueberry Lemon Crinkle Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies with fresh blueberries, bright lemon flavor, and a powdered sugar crinkle coating.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - Zest of 1 large lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins & Coating

10 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
11 - ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula, taking care not to crush them.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat generously.
08 - Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the cookies are set at the edges but still soft in the center.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The powdered sugar creates that stunning crinkle effect while keeping the cookies incredibly soft inside
  • Fresh blueberries burst in your mouth, balancing the bright lemon with sweet juicy pockets
02 -
  • Frozen blueberries work but do not thaw them first or they'll bleed into your dough and make it gray
  • The powdered sugar coating needs to be generous, or you won't get those beautiful crinkles as the cookies spread
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the dough comes together smoothly without overmixing
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, as the sugar coating can stick to bare baking sheets

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