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Blueberry Cookies Recipe – Ready in just 30 Minutes!

Blueberry Cookies Recipe – Ready in just 30 Minutes!


  • Author: Clara Bennett
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, buttery, and vibrantly purple, these homemade blueberry cookies are packed with freeze-dried blueberries and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries, crushed
  • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
  • Purple gel food coloring (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla extract and salt; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually stir in flour and crushed freeze-dried blueberries.
  5. If using, gently fold in fresh blueberries and a touch of food coloring.
  6. Shape dough into a log or scoop into discs and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Chill the shaped dough for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  8. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.
  9. Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are golden.
  10. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chill dough to prevent spreading.
  • Use real butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 baking flour substitute.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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