Description
Blissful blueberry lemon frost cookies dance with zesty citrus and sweet berry magic, creating an irresistible dessert sensation. Delicate crumbs melt in your mouth, whisking you to a summer garden of pure delectable delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberry jam
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Finishing and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Blue sugar crystals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking vigorously to achieve a uniform consistency and enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a light, even dry ingredient blend that will provide structure to the cookies.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Form small dough portions into delicate discs, creating a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Carefully place a dollop of blueberry jam in the center of each disc, then gently fold the edges to encase the filling, sealing the jam within the cookie.
- Arrange the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining even spacing to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a subtle golden hue around the edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
- Craft the lemon frosting by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
- Once cooled, delicately drizzle the lemon frosting over the cookies, creating an elegant glaze.
- Sprinkle blue sugar crystals as a final garnish, adding a touch of sparkle and complementary flavor to the blueberry-lemon treat.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even incorporation of flavors.
- Substitute fresh blueberry jam with homemade compote for a more intense fruit flavor and fewer preservatives.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg