Blueberry Lemon Sweet Tangy (Print)

Buttery cookies bursting with lemon and juicy blueberries, finished with a citrus glaze for a tangy finish.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 150 g blueberries, fresh or frozen
02 - 100 g granulated sugar
03 - 15 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
04 - 250 g all-purpose flour
05 - 2 g baking powder
06 - 1 g salt
07 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened
08 - 60 g powdered sugar
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 5 ml vanilla extract
11 - 6 g lemon zest, freshly grated

→ For the Glaze

12 - 30 g powdered sugar
13 - 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
14 - 1 g lemon zest, finely grated

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and 15 ml lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until blueberries burst and mixture slightly thickens. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until just incorporated.
05 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Roll dough into 2.5 cm balls and arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each slightly with your palm.
07 - Spoon a small amount of cooled blueberry filling onto the centre of each dough disc.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookie edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 30 ml lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
10 - Once cooled, drizzle cookies with lemon glaze. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure butter is well softened for smooth creaming and an even cookie texture.
02 - Thicken the blueberry mixture further if it appears too runny before assembling.
03 - Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform portions and consistent baking.