Blueberry Cookies
"Originally from "1001 Cookie Recipes""
photo by leastcmplicated
- Ready In:
- 4hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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48
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
- 1 cup blueberries
directions
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
- Beat in the egg.
- Beat in the milk, almond extract and lemon rind.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.Preheat oven to 375°.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls about 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until pale golden.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool.
- NOTES: Canned or frozen blueberries can be used, but fresh gives the best results.
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Reviews
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I just made these, they're excellent! I didn't alter the recipe at all. Thanks! I will definitely make these again!! -
Loved the flavor! i added nuts as was suggested, and that was the right touch. These make a puffy, soft cookie. Not too sweet, just a delicate blueberry taste. I omitted the lemon as my family does not like lemon. i will for sure make these again. most likely very soon as this batch is not lasting long! -
I absolutely LOVED these! I was unsure on how these would taste, but I am very happy with how they turned out. I will definetly make these again!!! -
A very nice recipe.The blueberries & lemon flavours go beautifully together. I forgot to add the almond extract, it still tasted yummy. I can imagine that it would be a nice addition to the recipe. I also didn't chill the mix as I'd used frozen blueberries and the mixture seemed firm enough. It made almost 3 dozen and probably would have if I'd sampled less as I was putting them on the tray! Thanks! -
This is a great tea cookie. I did add 1/2 cup of pecans for a little crunch. Wonderful. Easy to make and a great way to add blueberries to a snack. I also added a few grates of fresh nutmeg.
