Get ready to pucker up and savor the taste of summer with these delightful blueberry lemon cookies made with the juiciest New York blueberries

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In a celebration of the peak blueberry season in the Big Apple, we bring you a lip-smacking recipe that will tickle your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Freshly-picked New York blueberries combined with zesty lemon come together in perfect harmony in these scrumptious blueberry lemon cookies.

Blueberry Lemon Cookies

Ingredients:

- 1 cup fresh New York blueberries

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 large egg

- Zest of 1 lemon

- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

6. Gently fold in the fresh New York blueberries, being careful not to crush them.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These blueberry lemon cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of tea, as a midday snack, or as a dessert after dinner, these cookies are sure to brighten your day with their fresh flavors.

So, grab a basket of New York blueberries and get baking to experience a taste of summer in every bite!