Description
Indulgent blueberry cookies bring sweet summer memories to life with their perfect balance of fruity freshness and buttery goodness. Crisp edges and tender centers invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (56 g) butter, softened
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating egg and vanilla extract for a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – then gradually fold into the wet mixture, creating a consistent dough.
- Carefully incorporate fresh blueberries, gently folding to prevent crushing and distribute evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring non-stick surface for easy cookie removal.
- Scoop uniform dollops of dough using a tablespoon, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and slightly firm centers as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Protect delicate blueberries from breaking by coating them lightly in flour before folding into the cookie dough, preventing color bleeding and maintaining their shape during baking.
- Ensure soft, chewy texture by slightly underbaking the cookies, removing them from the oven when edges are golden but centers remain slightly soft.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, but if using frozen, do not thaw beforehand to prevent excess moisture and potential color streaking in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg