Soft fruity blueberry (Print Version)

Chewy cookies filled with blueberries and a hint of lemon. Their vibrant color makes them as pretty as they taste amazing.

# Ingredients:

→ What You Need for the Cookies

01 - 1 tablespoon rough sugar for sprinkling on top
02 - 2 tablespoons purple food dye (optional)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon zest from a lemon
04 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 cup white sugar
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter that's been softened
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 - 1 1/2 cups plain flour

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grab a baking sheet and place parchment paper on it so nothing sticks.
02 - Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Keep it aside for now.
03 - Use a mixer to beat your butter and sugar until it looks fluffy and feels light. This takes 3-4 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla to your butter mix. Whisk everything together until it’s smooth.
05 - Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Mix them just until combined. Overmixing could mess up the texture!
06 - Carefully mix in the blueberries and lemon zest. Add those few drops of purple dye now if you’re going for color. Stir until the shade looks even.
07 - Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough, put them on the baking tray, and gently press them down. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for crunch.
08 - Pop the tray into your oven and bake for roughly 12-15 minutes. The edges should look golden, but the center will still be soft and chewy.
09 - Leave cookies on the tray for 5 minutes to settle. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool fully. Dig in once they're ready!

# Notes:

01 - Stick with fresh blueberries for this recipe. Frozen ones can make things soggy.
02 - If your dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling.
03 - Want more zing? Sprinkle a little extra lemon zest before popping them in the oven.
04 - Purple food coloring adds a fun touch but isn’t necessary for the taste.

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