Lemon Blueberry Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 375 f. prepare baking sheets either by using spray or parchment paper.

2. 2

   toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat.

3. 3

   using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. on medium speed, beat in the egg, lemon juice and peel.

4. 4

   combine the dry ingredients together and add to the creamed mixture using low speed and continue until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   very carefully add the blueberries so that none are brused.

6. 6

   using a small scoop, drop the cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. after half time, switch positions of the baking sheets and continue to bake until golden on top and lightly browned around the edges.

7. 7

   cool on racks and store in tins or zip-lock bags in the refrigerator.

8. 8

   makes 2 dozen.