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Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies topped with blueberry frosting, a slice of lemon, and a blueberry. One cookie has a bite taken out, revealing the soft interior and the vibrant blueberry filling.

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

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Soft, Lemon Blueberry Cookies topped with creamy blueberry frosting perfectly sweet and tangy for any occasion!
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Cookies:
  • 1and ¾ cups 219g all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1and ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 8 Tbsp; 113g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon 15g/ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Blueberry Frosting:
  • ½ cup about 15g freeze-dried blueberries (not dried or chewy)
  • ½ cup 8 Tbsp; 113g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 4 ounces 113g full-fat block-style cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2and ½ cups 300g confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon 15g/ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt to taste
Optional Garnishes:
  • Lemon slices
  • Fresh blueberries

Nutrition

Serving: 1CookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the dough chill to keep the cookies soft and fluffy. Don’t skip the freeze-dried blueberries for the frosting—they add a natural color and rich flavor!

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