Description
Blueberry Heaven Cookies are soft, flavorful treats infused with ground freeze-dried blueberries that give them a vibrant purple hue and intense berry flavor. Enhanced with the subtle sweetness of white chocolate chips and optionally deepened with natural purple food coloring, these American-style baked cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic blueberry cookie. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon snack, they are easy to prepare and yield about 16 delicious cookies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries (ground into powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2–3 drops natural purple food coloring (optional for deeper color)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground freeze-dried blueberries, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures your dry ingredients are well combined and ready to be incorporated into the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air into the batter for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in the white chocolate chips and 2–3 drops of natural purple food coloring for a deeper, vibrant color and added sweetness.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them slightly to shape.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For an extra blueberry punch, add a few chopped dried blueberries into the dough along with the powder.
- Using freeze-dried blueberry powder is crucial for achieving the cake’s intense blueberry flavor and vivid purple color.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; they will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
