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Best Blueberry Cookies with Fresh Berries

The Best Blueberry Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Packed with Berries

summary: These blueberry cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every bite. Whether made with fresh or frozen berries, and optionally paired with white chocolate and lemon zest, these cookies are perfect for summer baking and family treats.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ingredients:
  • - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tsp baking powder
  • - ½ tsp baking soda
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • - ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • - ½ cup granulated sugar
  • - ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • - Zest of 1 lemon optional
  • - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • - ¾ cup white chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • - Baking trays
  • - Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Cooling rack
  • - Cookie scoop (optional)

Method
 

  1. instructions:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  5. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in blueberries and white chocolate chips if using. If using frozen berries, add directly without thawing.
  8. Scoop dough into 1.5–2 tbsp balls and place on prepared sheets 2 inches apart.
  9. Optional: Chill dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to reduce spread.
  10. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
  11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

notes:
- Cornstarch gives the cookies a chewy and thick texture.
- Frozen blueberries add color; fresh give a cleaner dough.
- Add lemon zest for brightness and fresh flavor.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies and controlled spread.
- Optional add-ins: macadamia nuts, coconut, or chopped almonds.