The Frizzled Leek

  • Chef Services
  • Recipes
    • Whole30 Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Easter
  • About
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Easter
  • About
  • Subscribe
×
Frizzled Leek » Recipes » Breads & Doughs

Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Made with Brown Butter)

A profile picture of me standing in a kitchen with a brown apron on.
Modified: Jul 3, 2024 · Published: May 2, 2024 by Mike Cleavenger · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment
↓ Jump to Recipe
Add us as a Google Trusted Source

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are delicious! Soft, lemony & so easy to make. Fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and white chocolate chips are combined to make a Springtime treat!

A stack of cookies with one cookie leaning on the cookie stack.

Save This Recipe!

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

If you're looking for a new Springtime dessert for Easter or Mother's Day, try my Lemon Blueberry cookies.

I love serving my homemade Blueberry Lemon Cookies for Brunch with my Lemon Curd Muffins and Sous Vide Lemon Curd. 

While most cookie recipes will have you cream together the butter and sugar, we find brown butter gives the cookies a nutty flavor and a darker color. 

Fresh blueberries work the best because they don't turn the cookies purple like frozen blueberries.

Smaller-sized blueberries are not filled with as much water as the larger blueberries do, resulting in a better-tasting cookie. 

White chocolate chips pair perfectly with berries. It was a perfect addition to this recipe. We love the texture and the sweetness white chocolate chips add. 

These Lemon Blueberry cookies are soft, chewy, and crispy around the edges. If you love these cookies as much as I do, leave a comment below!!

Jump to:
  • ⭐️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 📝 Key Ingredients
  • 🥘 Substitutions + Variations
  • 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
  • 👨🏻‍🍳 Chef Tips
  • ❓Recipe FAQ's
  • 🍽 Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

This cookie recipe is perfect for brunch, if you need some brunch options try my Gluten-Free English Muffins, Air Fryer Scones, and Air Fryer Poached Eggs.

  • It's like a blueberry muffin turned into a cookie!! This cookie is soft and chewy with a delicious lemon-blueberry flavor.
  • We browned the butter for a nutty flavor!
  • These Lemon Blueberry Cookies make for the perfect Mother's Day treat!

📝 Key Ingredients

Here is a visual overview of my Lemon Blueberry Cookie ingredients. Speaking of blueberries, have you tried my Blueberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins?

Flour, eggs, butter, sugar, blueberries, white chocolate, baking soda, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.

Blueberries - You can use fresh, frozen, or dried blueberries in this cookie recipe. Fresh blueberries that are smaller in size seem to make the best cookie. Frozen blueberries will turn your cookies purple, and larger-sized blueberries have a lot of water, which changes the texture of the cookie. 

Lemon - We use lemon juice and zest for an intense lemon flavor. Most of the lemon flavor comes from the zest. 

White Chocolate Chips - White chocolate and berries are delicious together, who doesn't like a chocolate cookie? We also like the texture and sweetness that white chocolate chips add. 

Sugar - We used a combination of white and brown sugar for color and flavor!

Butter - We used brown butter in this recipe for a nutty flavor and a dark brown cookie. 

See recipe card for quantities.

Four cookies stacked on top of each other with a bite bitten out of the top cookie.

🥘 Substitutions + Variations

  • Replace white chocolate chips with chocolate chips to make blueberry chocolate cookies.
  • To make these cookies gluten-free try my All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour or Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Flour.
  • Use frozen or dried blueberries if fresh is unavailable or out of season.
  • Add 4 ounces of cream cheese to make these cookies extra moist.
  • Mix powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla to make a lemon glaze.
  • Swap out blueberries for dried cranberries for a delicious variation.

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

Follow these cooking steps and let me show you how to make the best Lemon Blueberry Cookies.

Brown butter in a small sauce pot.

Step 1. Brown Butter. Add the butter to a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool down for 5 minutes.

Wet ingredients inside of a stainless-steel Kitchen-Aid mixing bowl.

Step 2. Wet Ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine brown butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Using the paddle attachment, beat for 2 minutes or until smooth. 

Dry ingredients being added to the mixing bowl.

Step 3. Dry Ingredients. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are combined. Don't overmix.

Folding white chocolate chips and fresh blueberries into the cookie dough with a wooden spoon.

Step 4. White Chocolate and Blueberries. Remove the bowl and the paddle attachment and fold the white chocolate chips and blueberries in by hand. I used a wooden spoon.

Portioned cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Step 5. Portion Cookies. Portion 12 cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray using a cookie scoop. Here is the cookie scoop I used.

Finished baked Lemon Blueberry cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Step 6. Bake Cookies. Bake cookies in a 350-degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Transfer them to a cooking rack. 

👨🏻‍🍳 Chef Tips

  • When making brown butter, cook until the butter looks foamy and smells nutty.  Be careful because butter can go from nutty to burnt very quickly. 
  • Let brown butter cool down for 5 minutes before adding the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in blueberries by hand to hold their shape while baking.
  • Fresh blueberries make the best Blueberry Lemon Cookies, although frozen blueberries will work in a pinch. 
Nine Blueberry Lemon Cookies resting on a wire cooling rack.

❓Recipe FAQ's

Why do lemons and blueberries go together?

The tart and zesty flavor of lemons balances out the natural sweetness of blueberries. Lemons are acidic, which helps brighten and enhance the flavor of blueberries.  

Can you freeze the dough and bake it later?

Yes! Transfer the cookie dough to an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Another way to freeze cookie dough is to shape it into a log and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Thaw the log, cut it into 1-inch pieces, and bake.

Can I make these cookies smaller?

Yes, these cookies can be made into any size. I like to make giant cookies, but miniature cookies can be fun to. Smaller cookies will cook up a lot faster in the oven. 

Are these cookies the same as the Starbucks Lemon Blueberry Cookies?

No, my Lemon Blueberry Cookies are so much better! We add white chocolate chips and brown butter to make these cookies extra special. 

Can I use dried blueberries in place of fresh blueberries?

Yes, replace fresh blueberries with ⅓ cup of dried blueberries.

🍽 Related Recipes

  • Picture of a baked gluten-free fruit loaf inside of a rectangle loaf pan.
    Gluten-Free Fruit Loaf (Kumquat-Date Bread)
  • A gold plated spoon inside of a jar of lemon curd.
    Sous Vide Lemon Curd
  • Close up shot of toasted English muffins with butter and honey.
    Gluten Free English Muffins (Fluffy and Delicious)
  • Dinner rolls inside of a wire bread basket.
    Air Fryer Dinner Rolls From Scratch

Did you make this recipe? Leave a ⭐️ review below and tag @thefrizzledleek on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

📖 Recipe

Four cookies stacked on top of each other with a bite bitten out of the top cookie.

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Mike Cleavenger
These Blueberry Lemon Cookies are the best! Zesty lemon zest, sweet blueberries, and white chocolate chip are a Springtime treat. Enjoy as breakfast cookies or a brunch dessert. 
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks of butter
  • ⅔ brown sugar
  • ⅓ white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ baking soda
  • ½ kosher salt
  • 2¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ Blueberries
  • ¾ white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter to a skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to lightly brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes or so.
  • To the brown butter, mix in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest mixing until smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are combined. Don't overmix. Using a wooden spoon, fold in the blueberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Portion batter using an ice cream scoop on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten the tops with the heel of your hand.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and enjoy!

Notes

  • When making brown butter cook until butter looks foamy and smells nutty. Be careful because butter can go from nutty to burnt very quickly.
  • Let brown butter cool down for 5 minutes before adding the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in blueberries by hand to hold their shape while baking.
  • Fresh blueberries make the best Blueberry Lemon Cookies, although frozen blueberries will work in a pinch.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Leave a comment below and share a photo on instagram. Tag @thefrizzledleek and hashtag it #thefrizzledleek.

SAVE THIS RECIPE!

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

More Breads, Pastry & Doughs

  • Baked Nisu bread sitting on a wooden cutting board with a slice of bread and butter.
    Finnish Nisu Cardamom Bread Recipe
  • Whole banana bread loaf on a wooden cutting board with two slices placed in front, showing the moist texture and golden-brown crust.
    Healthy Sugar-Free Banana Bread Recipe
  • Hot cross buns inside of a bread basket for Easter Brunch.
    Hot Cross Buns with Candied Citrus and Lemon Glaze
  • Air fryer scones stacked on top of each other on a wooden cutting board, showing their golden brown tops.
    Easy Air Fryer Scones (No Oven Needed!)

Comments

  1. Mike Cleavenger says

    May 08, 2024 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    Lemons, blueberries, and white chocolate chips is a great combination in a cookie!

    Reply
5 from 1 vote

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Wearing a chef jacket standing with my arms crossed in front of floating shelves.

Hey, I'm Chef Mike!

Culinary trained and obsessed with good food, I break down the basics of cooking so anyone can feel confident in the kitchen. Let's get cooking!

About

Easter

  • Slicing a glazed ham with a carving knife and fork.
    Sous Vide Spiral Ham with Pineapple Glaze
  • Hot cross buns inside of a bread basket for Easter Brunch.
    Hot Cross Buns with Candied Citrus and Lemon Glaze
  • Lemon curd muffins positioned in different angles inside of an old muffin tin.
    Lemon Curd Muffins
  • Air fryer scones stacked on top of each other on a wooden cutting board, showing their golden brown tops.
    Easy Air Fryer Scones (No Oven Needed!)

Most Popular

  • salmon stew in large bowl with spoon
    Easy One-Pot Salmon Stew
  • bowl of crispy sweet potatoes
    Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Cubes
  • Three slices of toast with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon garnished with fresh dill.
    Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
  • Two breaded and crispy chicken breast served with a arugula salad.
    What to Serve with Chicken Schnitzel (19 Best Side Dishes)
  • Frizzled leeks on a paper-towel-lined baking pan.
    Crispy Frizzled Leeks (Fried Leeks)
  • A spoon coated with a demi-glace sauce dripping over a small sauce pan.
    Demi-Glace Recipe (Classic French Sauce)

Footer

↑ back to top

Info

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Website Disclaimer
  • Accessibility Statement

Resources

  • Blogging Resources

Lets connect!

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2025 The Frizzled Leek

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.