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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

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 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

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!