Blueberry Crinkle Cookies (Print View)

Soft, tangy cookies with beautiful crackled tops and bursts of fresh blueberry flavor throughout.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)

→ Blueberry Mixture

10 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Rolling

12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest if using.
04 - Lightly mash half the blueberries with lemon juice in a small bowl, leaving some berries whole for texture.
05 - Fold the mashed blueberry mixture into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
06 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
07 - Gently fold in the remaining whole blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
08 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm enough to handle.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
10 - Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Coat each ball generously in powdered sugar.
11 - Place sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
12 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and tops show characteristic crinkles.
13 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The crinkle finish makes these look like you spent hours on them, but the secret is just rolling in powdered sugar
  • Fresh blueberries create little pockets of jammy sweetness throughout each bite
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is non negotiable. Warm dough spreads too much and you lose those beautiful crinkles.
  • Dont overcoat the powdered sugar. A thick layer creates the best contrast against the purple cookie.
03 -
  • If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before adding. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the dough ball.
  • The crinkle effect happens because powdered sugar absorbs moisture and creates distinct cracks as the cookie spreads. Roll generously.

Go Back