Description
Pillowy-soft, cake-like cookies studded with juicy blueberries and a hint of tangy sour cream. Sweet, tender, and bursting with berry goodness!
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly.
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Alternate adding sour cream with the flour mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Fold in Blueberries
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Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
Step 6: Shape and Bake
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Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1–2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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These cookies are soft and cake-like, almost like muffin tops.
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Perfect for seasonal baking when blueberries are at their peak.
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Easily adaptable and kid-approved!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American