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Delicious Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, tender lemon sugar cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor, topped with a tangy yet sweet blueberry cream cheese frosting. A simple, fresh, and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for spring and summer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ cup (75 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a stand or hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them gently in granulated sugar. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  10. Fold in blueberries and lemon juice. For smoother frosting, pulse blueberries in a food processor before mixing. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  11. Spread or pipe frosting generously over cooled cookies.
  12. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let frosting set. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. Roll dough balls in sugar before baking for a crackly surface. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. Puree blueberries for smoother frosting. Frosting tastes best the same day it’s made. Refrigerate frosted cookies for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.

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