lemon iced blueberry cookies

Recipe by
Lori L (JostLori)
San Diego

A quick and easy blueberry cookie. You can use butter instead of shortening, but the edges won't crisp up as well.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon iced blueberry cookies

  • COOKIES
  • 1/2 c
    butter-flavored shortening (see note)
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 c
    fresh blueberries
  • ICING
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 Tbsp
    hot water, as needed

How To Make lemon iced blueberry cookies

  • 1
    Using an electric mixer, cream the shortening with the sugar. Add the egg and beat well. Add the milk and beat well until incorporated.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to make sure the ingredients are well blended. Add the flour mixture to the mixer bowl and blend. Don't overbeat - mix just until flour is incorporated.
  • 3
    Fold in the blueberries. Chill the dough for 1-2 hours.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (can also use ungreased cookie sheets). Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart.
  • 5
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges begin to brown and the cookies are almost set in the middle. Cool on the cookie sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to finish cooling on a metal rack. Cookies can be frosted when completely cool.
  • 6
    Make the icing: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the lemon extract and butter. Stir to combine. Add more water as needed to make a thick icing, but loose enough to spread on the cookies.
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