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Blueberry Muffin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups blueberries
- 4 tablespoons blueberry jam
For the Streusel Topping
- 3 Tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and airy, about 2 minutes.
- Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Mix until no streaks of flour remain. Add the milk and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Drop the jam into your dough and fold the dough a few times to distribute the jam. Do not fold it too many times—you want big ribbons of jam!
- In a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the streusel topping and use a fork to mix until crumbly and clumping together.
- Use a 1.5-ounce cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Top with a heaping spoonful of the streusel topping, really pressing it into the dough.
- Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still a little doughy.
- Allow to cool completely before eating!
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Classic Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
For Serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Crust
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Bake
- Pour the filling over the hot crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is just set.
Cool Completely
Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour for clean slices.
Serve
- Dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Tips
- For extra tart bars, increase the lemon juice to ¾ cup.
- Chill thoroughly before cutting for neat edges.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yield: 16 small bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes total