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Lemon Blueberry Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

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lemon blueberry cookiesOk guys is the time to share delicious cookies, are you ready? Well this month we have a variety of cookies inspired in next month independence day, so you can plan ahead for the picnic or family gather.
All things delicious, with different ingredients and all shapes and colors.
I made this lemon blueberry cookies, pack in fresh blueberries, and refreshing lemon flavor, they are like cake type of cookie, so not the typical crunchy cookie, but super delicious.
I hope you like them as much as we did.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • the zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • pitch of salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
  2. Place sugar, brown sugar, cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and cream for 5 minutes, add the egg and mix for 1 more minute.
  3. Add vanilla extract, in another bowl mix together flour, salt, baking powder and lemon zest, and alternate with the milk to the above mixture.
  4. Add by hand the blueberries and incorporate very carefully,
  5. Chill for 1 hour.
  6. After the hour place the dough in little balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe makes 30 cookies.

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 1 hour of chilling
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

The Creative Cooke Exchange theme this month is Red, White, and Blue. Independence Day is coming soon and we have to celebrate! If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura via email (thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com) and she will get you added to our Facebook group where we coordinate events.

You can also use us as a great resource for cookie recipes. Be sure to check out our Facebook page, our Pinterest Board, and our monthly posts. You will be able to find them the first Tuesday after the 15th of each month! Also, if you are looking for inspiration to get in the kitchen and start baking, check out what all of the hosting bloggers have made:

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BLUEBERRY MASCARPONE MUFFINS

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These delicious muffins taste very different, are really something else that would please the whole family.
They are not extremely sweet and that makes these muffins the perfect choice for an afternoon coffee in the company of friends.
Not the most attractive muffins but I assure you they are delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Enjoy it.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C).

In mixer bowl add the sugar and butter, beat until sugar is well incorporated with the butter, add the mascarpone cheese.
Add the eggs one by one, milk and vanilla, beat for 3 minutes.

Sift flour in a bowl, baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt and add to creamed mixture gradually allow beating until well incorporated.

Remove the bowl and add the berries, mixing carefully to keep the shape. In a muffin pan place paper caps and add portions of the mixture, bake for 30 minutes.

Once ready remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool completely.

This recipe makes 24 muffins.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Level of the recipe: Easy

Versión en español CLICK AQUI

Estos deliciosos muffins tienen un sabor muy diferente, son realmente algo que agradara a toda la familia.
Son son extremadamente dulces y eso convierte a estos muffins en la opción perfecta para una tarde de cafe en compania de amigos.
No son los muffins mas atractivos pero le aseguro que son deliciosos e ideales para cualquier ocasión.
Que los disfrute.

INGREDIENTES

  • 1 barra de mantequilla sin sal
  • 1 taza de azúcar
  • 2 huevos
  • 1 cucharadita de vainilla
  • 1/2 taza de queso mascarpone
  • 1/2 taza de leche
  • 1 cucharada de polvo de hornear
  • 1 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio
  • 2 tazas de harina
  • 2 tazas de moras
  • pizca de sal

PREPARACION

  1. Precaliente el horno a 350 grados F ( 176 grados C ).
  2. En el tazón de la batidora agregue el azúcar y la mantequilla, bata hasta que el azúcar se halla incorporado bien a la mantequilla, agregue el queso mascarpone.
  3. Agregue los huevos uno a uno, la leche y vainilla, batir por 3 minutos.
  4. Cernir en un tazón harina, polvo de hornear, bicarbonato, pizca de sal y agregue a la mezcla anterior poco a poco, deje batir hasta que este bien incorporado.
  5. Retire el tazón y agregue las moras, mezclando con mucho cuidado para que mantengan la forma.
  6. En un molde para muffins coloque capsulas de papel y agregue porciones de la mezcla anterior, hornee por 30 minutos.
  7. Una vez listos retire del horno y deje enfriar en el molde por 15 minutos, luego pase a una rejilla a que terminen de enfriar.

De esta receta salen 24 muffins.

Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 30 minutos
Nivel de la receta: Facil

ENGLISH VERSION CLICK HERE