Description
Blueberry muffin cookies combine the best of both worlds in a single, delightful treat that brings bakery magic right to your kitchen counter. Loaded with juicy berries and a tender crumb, these cookies offer a perfect sweet snack that feels like a warm morning hug.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream 2 sticks of softened butter with 1 ½ cups sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape the bowl’s sides periodically to ensure even mixing.
- Add eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a separate bowl.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into butter mixture, alternating with ½ cup sour cream. Start and finish with dry ingredients, mixing gently to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully fold 2 cups rinsed and dried blueberries into the dough, taking care not to crush the delicate fruit.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon zest into the dough for an extra burst of citrus flavor, if desired.
- Wrap the bowl with plastic and refrigerate the dough for 30-120 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop 3-tablespoon portions of chilled dough onto prepared sheets, spacing each mound 2 inches apart.
- Optional: Dust the cookie tops with ¼ cup granulated sugar before baking.
- Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and centers look set.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spread and enhances the flavor, so don’t skip this step even if you’re eager to bake.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen can be used if gently folded in while still frozen to prevent color bleeding.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Storing these cookies in an airtight container keeps them soft and fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature, making them perfect for make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 40-45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg