Blueberry Cookies

Blueberry Cookies

from delish.com
15 min

Blueberry and lemon is a classic dessert combo come spring and summer, but these sweet cookies get an extra boost from tangy cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 c. blueberries
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cream 
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Make cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and cream cheese until fluffy. Scrape down sides, then add egg, lemon juice and zest. Beat until combined.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Beat into the wet mixture just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.

  3. 3

    Using a large cookie scoop, scoop dough (about 3 tbsp) onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and edges turn lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cream, lemon juice and zest. Drizzle on top of cookies.