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Flavorful Lemon Blueberry Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These lemon blueberry sugar cookies feature a tender, buttery base with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, they offer a bright, sweet-tart flavor that’s both fresh and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: a pinch of salt to balance sweetness

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with palm or bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but still soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To make frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice. Beat until fluffy and spreadable. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
  12. Spread frosting generously on cooled cookies using an offset spatula or back of a spoon to create swirls.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Fold blueberries gently to avoid bleeding. Chill dough 15-20 minutes if too sticky. Do not overbake; cookies should have golden edges and soft centers. Frosting can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store frosted cookies in refrigerator up to 3 days; unfrosted cookies can be frozen.

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