Cookie Carnival – Blueberry Lemon Cookies

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Cookie Carnival – Blueberry Lemon Cookies

I’ve been getting the Cookie Carnival emails for a few months now but haven’t had a chance to make the recipe. Kate over at the Clean Plate Club chooses a cookie each month and sends the recipe to everyone. We all make the same cookie and post about it. It’s a great way to celebrate the cookie!

This month, I was intrigued by the idea of blueberries in a cookie so I wanted to give it a shot. Hubby and I started calling these breakfast cookies because they tasted like muffin tops. They turned out to be a cakey cookie which I love. We ate these up in no time. I would definitely make these again. The batter looked like blueberry ice cream when it came out of the fridge. I could have eaten the entire batch uncooked!
Blueberry Drop Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries, rinsed and picked over – I used frozen blueberries
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, egg, milk, almond extract and lemon zest, mixing well after the addition of each ingredient. Slowly add the flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in the blueberries and mix until well blended.

Cover and chill for 4 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls, one and one-half inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing them with a spatula.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Cookies, Dessert

6 comments »

11 Responses to “Strawberry Peach Basil Cupcakes”

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Becca — August 20, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Beautiful! I love the green pop of the basil scatted throughout.
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Megan — August 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

These are definitely super creative! I love the strawberry basil combination… I’ve had a wonderful strawberry basil drink before… never added peaches too though… I’m sure that added some awesome flavor! Beautiful cupcakes!
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fearlesskitchen — August 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Adding the peaches to the strawberry-basil combination was a great idea! This looks delicious.
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Colleen — August 20, 2009 at 3:06 pm

i love your cupcake week! i have been craving them this week too!
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Sunshine — August 20, 2009 at 3:18 pm

These look super yummy!
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m.e. — August 20, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Okay, you are now officially dangerous to my waistline, lady! Can you see me salivating over here??? :0)
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Jen — August 20, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Ha sorry for making you salivate! If you’re feeling up for a creative cupcake, definitely try these flavors together.
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Whitney@whitsgettingfit — August 21, 2009 at 1:10 am

Those cupcakes look amaaazing.
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nutmegnanny — August 21, 2009 at 4:37 am

Not only are these cute they are adorable too!
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herbal products — January 5, 2012 at 8:57 am

This is a tasty dish to experiment with. There are also various herbs and spices you can mix.
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