Blueberry Jammy Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups white sugar.
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1/2 tsp baking powder.
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1 large egg (let come to room temp).
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12 oz ripe blueberries.
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1/2 tbsp starch for thickening.
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1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed).
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1 tsp vanilla.
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2 1/2 cups standard flour.
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1/4 cup extra sugar to sprinkle on top (optional).
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1/2 tsp salt.
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1 cup butter, softened.
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1 tbsp vanilla flavoring.
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1/4 cup sugar.
# Instructions:
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Put the blueberries, starch, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice into a pot. Let it heat up slowly on medium for about half an hour. Cool when thickened.
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Mix salt, baking powder, and flour with a whisk. Keep it aside.
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Beat your butter and sugar together until it feels soft and airy. Mix in the vanilla and egg until the texture is creamy and light.
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Gradually add the dry blend into the butter mix. Stir everything just until the dough takes shape.
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Fold the cooled blueberry jam gently into your cookie dough.
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Scoop 2 tbsp-sized dough balls onto baking sheets with parchment paper, then sprinkle sugar on top if you want.
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Pop into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-13 minutes. Edges should toast slightly golden. Let sit on the tray a few minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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Soft, chewy cookies with a sweet flavor from blueberry jam. Great as a snack or post-dinner treat!
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The fruity jam gives just the right tang to balance out sweetness. A fun twist on traditional cookies.