As the warm sun casts its golden glow over the kitchen, delightful aromas fill the air. The heavenly scent of freshly baked Blueberry Vanilla Meyer Lemon Zest Cookies drifts through the room, enticing everyone who catches a whiff. These cookies, bursting with vibrant flavors, are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

You are hooked, right?

I know I am!

Lemon and blueberry are truly one of my favorite flavor combinations. Mixed with the tang of cream cheese frosting, and then baked into a perfectly light and crispy cookie, these cookies are like puffs of ether.

Blueberry Vanilla Meyer Lemon Zest Cookies

Blueberry Vanilla Meyer Lemon Zest Cookies

8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
2 large eggs
2 cups Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting,* softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. sea salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups dried blueberries
juice and zest of 1 fresh Meyer Lemon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the butter, eggs, Cream Cheese Frosting*, powdered sugar, and vanilla and lemon extracts and beat with a stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt and continue to beat until smooth.

Add in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Combine well.
Fold in the dried berries, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a melon baller, drop 1″ dough balls (they will be sticky) about 1 1/2″ apart on lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown.

*Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 Tbs. butter, softened to room temperature
8 oz. (1 cup) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
4 cups powdered sugar

Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a bowl with an electric hand mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until completely combined.