Description
When I say lemon-blueberry crinkle cookies, I’m talking about cookies that bring together three irresistible features: the tang of fresh lemon, the burst of juicy blueberries, and the playful crackled surface you get when cookies are rolled in powdered sugar and baked. The crinkle effect happens because as the cookie expands in the oven, the sugar coating splits apart, revealing the soft, golden surface beneath.
Ingredients
Dry:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Wet:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temp)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Zest of 2 lemons
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon extract (optional but boosts flavor)
Add-ins & Coating:
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (see note below)
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for first coat)
Instructions
Prep baking sheet:
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Whisk dry ingredients:
Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt — set aside.Cream butter + sugar:
Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 min).Add wet ingredients:
Beat in egg, yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and optional lemon extract.Combine:
Mix dry into wet just until combined.Fold in blueberries:
If using frozen, do NOT thaw — toss lightly in 1 tbsp flour before folding in to prevent purple batter.Chill dough:
Refrigerate 30–45 min for easier rolling and prettier crinkles.Roll + coat:
Scoop 1 ½ tbsp dough, roll into balls. Coat first in granulated sugar, then heavily in powdered sugar.Bake:
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are crackled. Centers should look slightly under-baked — they firm as they cool.Cool:
Let rest on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
These bright and cheerful crinkle cookies are bursting with lemony flavor and juicy blueberries—perfect for Easter celebrations or springtime treats! Roll them in extra powdered sugar for a snowy effect, and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. They also make a delightful gift when packaged in a festive box.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cookies, Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Blueberry Crinkle Cookies, Spring Lemon Cookies