Description
Blueberry crinkle cookies deliver a delightful dance of sweet-tart berries nestled in powdery, crackled perfection. Rich with summer’s essence, these treats promise a memorable bite that connects bakers to pure, nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Crinkle Coating:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Defrost frozen blueberries in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then allow to cool at room temperature for 3-5 minutes, keeping all juice.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- Combine cooled blueberries with their juice, sugar, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate egg whites, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the blueberry mixture, stirring until completely integrated.
- Gradually fold flour mixture into the wet ingredients in two stages, mixing gently after each addition to create a consistent dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare separate bowls with white and powdered sugar for coating.
- Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and portion into 1 1/2 tablespoon balls.
- Roll each dough ball first in white sugar, then thoroughly coat in powdered sugar.
- Arrange coated cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating baking sheets midway to ensure even browning.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve and enjoy these delectable blueberry crinkle cookies.
Notes
- Defrost blueberries carefully in the microwave to prevent overheating and maintain their natural juicy texture.
- Refrigerate dough thoroughly to enhance flavor development and improve cookie consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Adjust sugar coating proportions for varying sweetness levels or dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 113 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg