Description
These Blueberry Cookies are a soft, chewy treat bursting with fresh blueberries and rich flavor from plant-based butter. Easy to make and perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert, they offer a delightful combination of natural sweetness, tender texture, and simple ingredients suitable for all ages and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
Instructions
- Prepare and Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), baking soda, natural gelling agent, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the plant-based butter with white and brown sugars until fluffy and pale. This step adds air, helping keep the cookies soft.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the plant-based milk and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth, then gradually add the dry mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in fresh blueberries, taking care not to burst them and turn your dough purple. This preserves the delightful bursts of fruit in each cookie.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dollops of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This ensures they firm up just right while staying tender inside.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor bursts compared to frozen ones.
- Don’t overmix dough to maintain a tender, chewy cookie.
- Scoop evenly sized cookies to ensure even baking and consistent softness.
- If your kitchen is warm, chilling dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading.
- Remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look slightly soft for chewy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry cookies, plant-based, vegan cookies, gluten-free, soft cookies, chewy cookies, fruit cookies, simple baking