Blueberry Crinkle Cookies: Easy, Soft, and Fruity Recipe
These Blueberry Crinkle Cookies are soft, fruity, and delightfully easy to make. Featuring juicy blueberries folded into a tender cookie dough and finished with a generous coating of powdered sugar, these cookies bake up with beautiful crinkled edges and a sweet, buttery flavor perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Vanilla and Egg: Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until fully combined, giving your dough moisture and richness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, taking care not to crush them to keep bursts of fruity flavor in the cookies.
- Form and Coat Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into 1 ½-inch balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to create the signature crinkle effect and a touch of sweetness.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, allowing room to spread while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and show a crinkled texture but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Handle the batter gently after adding blueberries to avoid crushing them and turning the dough purple.
- Rolling in powdered sugar is essential for the signature crinkle cookie appearance.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
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