Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until reduced to a thick jam. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Mix in the cooled blueberry reduction until the batter is uniformly purple.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours (up to overnight) to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5 tbsp portions of dough, roll into balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until puffed and cracked. Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the blueberry reduction is completely cool before adding to the butter to prevent greasy dough.