Delightful Frosted Blueberry Sugar Cookies: Your New Favorite Soft & Sweet Treat
Welcome to your new favorite cookie obsession: Blueberry Sugar Cookies! Imagine a perfectly soft, vanilla-infused cookie base, topped with an absolutely enchanting blueberry buttercream frosting. These aren’t just any cookies; they are a delightful fusion of classic comfort and vibrant berry flavor, making them ideal for any occasion – from a casual afternoon snack to an elegant dessert spread.
You are going to adore these blueberry frosted cookies! Our kitchen has been busy creating various sugar cookie recipes this summer, and these blueberry beauties truly capture the essence of a sunny day. With their bright, sweet flavor, they are a fantastic way to bring the taste of summer berries into your home, allowing you to enjoy them all year long. Whether you’re looking for an easy, impressive dessert or a fun baking project, this recipe promises delicious results with minimal fuss.
What Makes These Blueberry Sugar Cookies Irresistibly Unique?
These aren’t just another batch of sugar cookies; they come with a special “twist” that makes them stand out. The cookie dough itself is uniquely formulated with cream of tartar, an ingredient often used to stabilize egg whites but here, it works wonders to create a wonderfully light and puffy texture. This results in a cookie that is incredibly soft and practically melts in your mouth.
Visually, each cookie is a charming masterpiece. Before baking, the dough balls are gently pressed down with a sugar-coated drinking glass. This simple technique creates a distinctive “rough edge” and a slightly crinkled top, giving the cookies a rustic, homemade appeal that instantly grabs attention. While the unique look and delightful aroma will first draw you in, it’s that first bite – a harmonious blend of tender vanilla cookie and sweet, tangy blueberry buttercream – that will truly win your heart.
The star of this dessert is undoubtedly the vibrant blueberry buttercream frosting. It’s rich, creamy, and infused with an authentic blueberry flavor, perfectly complementing the subtle vanilla notes of the cookie. This combination creates a balanced and exquisite taste experience, making these homemade blueberry cookies perfect for any celebration or just a well-deserved treat.
Essential Ingredients for Your Perfect Blueberry Sugar Cookies
Crafting these delectable cookies begins with gathering the right ingredients. Each component plays a vital role in achieving the desired soft texture, rich flavor, and beautiful finish. Paying close attention to ingredient quality and preparation, especially butter temperature, will ensure your baking success.
For the Soft Vanilla Sugar Cookies:
- Butter: You’ll need 1 cup (two sticks) of unsalted butter, fully softened to room temperature. This is crucial for proper creaming with the sugars, which creates a light and airy cookie dough.
- Crisco: ¾ cup of butter-flavored Crisco is a key ingredient. It contributes to an incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and enhances the buttery richness, distinguishing these cookies from traditional sugar cookies.
- Sugars: A combination of 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of powdered sugar provides a balanced sweetness and contributes to the cookie’s fine, soft crumb. Granulated sugar offers structure, while powdered sugar ensures a velvety texture.
- Milk: Just 2 tablespoons of whole milk help moisten the dough to the perfect consistency, aiding in binding the ingredients and keeping the cookies tender.
- Eggs: Incorporate 2 large eggs to bind the dough and enrich the flavor. For best results, ensure your eggs are at room temperature so they emulsify smoothly with the butter mixture.
- Leavening Agents: A powerful duo of ½ teaspoon of baking soda and ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar works together to give these cookies their signature puffy and light texture. The cream of tartar also helps keep the cookies soft over time.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt is essential. It balances the sweetness, enhances all the other flavors, and prevents the cookies from tasting overly saccharine.
- Flour: The structural base is 5 ½ cups of all-purpose flour. Accurate measuring, ideally by weighing or using the spoon-and-level method, is important to prevent a dense or dry cookie.
For the Luscious Blueberry Buttercream Frosting:
This creamy, flavorful frosting is the crown jewel of these cookies, delivering a burst of berry goodness that perfectly complements the soft cookie base. Its smooth consistency and delightful taste are what make these frosted blueberry cookies truly irresistible.
- Butter: You’ll need ½ cup (one stick) of softened unsalted butter. As with the cookie dough, room temperature butter is vital for a smooth, lump-free frosting.
- Sour Cream: 2 tablespoons of full-fat sour cream might seem unusual, but it’s a secret ingredient that lends a wonderful tang, cuts through the sweetness, and creates an incredibly fluffy, light texture in the buttercream.
- Powdered Sugar: 4 cups of powdered sugar forms the base of this sweet and smooth frosting. Sifting the sugar is highly recommended to prevent any grittiness and achieve a silky consistency.
- Vanilla: 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile, providing a warm, aromatic backdrop to the vibrant blueberry notes.
- Blueberry Extract: The key to an intense blueberry flavor! You will need 1 ½ teaspoons of high-quality blueberry flavored extract or emulsion. This provides concentrated berry taste without adding excess moisture.
- Food Coloring: If you desire a more vibrant blue hue, you can add a few drops of blue food coloring. This is entirely optional and can be adjusted to your preferred shade.
- Milk: Use 1-2 tablespoons of milk (or heavy cream) to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency. Start with a smaller amount and add gradually until the frosting is smooth and easy to spread without being too thin.
How to Make Your Perfect Frosted Blueberry Sugar Cookies
Creating these scrumptious cookies is a straightforward process, designed for an enjoyable baking experience. Follow these detailed instructions to achieve soft, flavorful cookies crowned with irresistible blueberry frosting. This easy cookie recipe will guide you every step of the way!
To Make the Soft Vanilla Sugar Cookies:
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), combine the softened butter, butter-flavored Crisco, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This initial creaming is vital for incorporating air and creating a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs: Add the 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Whisking ensures these dry leavening agents and flavor enhancers are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Integrate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. It is crucial not to overmix the dough, as this can overdevelop the gluten, leading to tougher cookies. Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks of flour are visible.
- Form Cookie Balls: Roll the dough into uniform 1-inch sized balls. Place these balls onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Create Signature Rough Edges: Lightly spray the bottom of a drinking glass or a flat-bottomed measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray. Then, dip the sprayed bottom into a shallow plate coated with a thin layer of granulated sugar. Gently press down on top of each cookie dough ball. You want to create that characteristic rough edge without flattening the cookies too much, as they are best when they remain thick and soft.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes. They should appear set around the edges but still look very soft and slightly puffy in the center. Avoid overbaking, as this will result in dry cookies.
- Cool Completely: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Ensuring they are fully cooled before frosting is essential to prevent the frosting from melting.
To Make the Delicious Blueberry Buttercream Frosting:
- Mix Frosting Base: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and blueberry extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Scrape down the bowl periodically to ensure even mixing.
- Adjust Color and Consistency: If desired, add blue food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing after each addition until you achieve your preferred shade of blue. Next, gradually add the milk, starting with 1 tablespoon and then adding ½ teaspoon increments, mixing until the frosting reaches a smooth, light, and perfectly spreadable consistency. It should be firm enough to hold its shape but soft enough to spread effortlessly without tearing the delicate cookies.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cookies are completely cooled, generously spread the luscious blueberry buttercream frosting over the top of each cookie. For an added touch of elegance and fresh flavor, you can garnish each frosted cookie with a few fresh blueberries. Serve immediately and delight in these fabulous frosted sugar cookies with blueberries!
Blueberry Sugar Cookies
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Blueberry Sugar Cookies
20 minutes
8 minutes
28 minutes
48 cookies
202kcal
Jessica & Nellie
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup Butter Flavored Crisco
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Blueberry Buttercream Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 TBSP full-fat sour cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp blueberry extract or emulsion
- blue food coloring if desired
- 1-2 Tbsp milk or heavy cream to achieve desired consistency
Instructions
Vanilla Sugar Cookies
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In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment), cream together the softened butter, Butter Flavored Crisco, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add this dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as there are no dry streaks.
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Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch balls and place them onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. To create the signature rough edge, spray the bottom of a drinking glass or flat-bottomed measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray, then dip it into a shallow plate coated with a thin layer of granulated sugar. Gently press each dough ball down slightly. You want them thick and soft, so do not flatten them too much.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-9 minutes. The cookies should be set but still soft in the center. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
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To prepare the frosting, combine the softened butter, sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and blueberry extract in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined and smooth.
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If desired, add blue food coloring a few drops at a time until you achieve your preferred hue. Then, gradually add the milk (starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more by ½ teaspoon if needed) until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
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Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of the blueberry buttercream frosting over each. For a beautiful presentation and added burst of flavor, you can garnish with a few fresh blueberries. Enjoy your delightful cookies!
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 28g |
Protein: 2g |
Fat: 9g |
Saturated Fat: 5g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g |
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g |
Trans Fat: 1g |
Cholesterol: 22mg |
Sodium: 115mg |
Potassium: 27mg |
Fiber: 1g |
Sugar: 17g |
Vitamin A: 192IU |
Vitamin C: 1mg |
Calcium: 7mg |
Iron: 1mg
Tips for Success, Flavor Variations, and Storage
Can I Make These Cookies Larger?
Yes, absolutely! Customizing the size of your cookies is a great way to adapt this recipe to your preferences. If you’re a fan of a more substantial treat, you can certainly make these blueberry sugar cookies larger. Using a larger cookie scoop (e.g., a 2-tablespoon scoop) will typically yield about 24 generously sized cookies, each offering a few more delightful bites to savor. When you increase the cookie size, remember to adjust your baking time accordingly. Larger cookies will usually require an extra 2-4 minutes in the oven. Keep a close eye on them; they are perfectly baked when the edges are lightly set and golden, but the centers still look slightly soft and puffy. This ensures they maintain their wonderfully soft and chewy texture.
What if I Can’t Find Blueberry Extract? Explore Flavor Alternatives!
If blueberry extract isn’t readily available, don’t fret! These versatile cookies can be easily adapted to feature a variety of flavors, making them a fantastic base recipe for culinary creativity. Your options are truly endless!
- Other Flavor Extracts: Feel free to substitute the blueberry extract with any other flavored extract or emulsion of your choice. Some delightful alternatives include:
- Lemon Extract: For a bright, zesty, and refreshing twist that’s perfect for spring and summer.
- Strawberry Extract: To create another delicious berry-flavored treat with a lovely pink hue.
- Orange Extract: Offering a citrusy and sweet profile that pairs wonderfully with the vanilla cookie.
- Maple Extract: For a cozy, warm, and comforting flavor, especially delightful during the cooler autumn and winter months.
- Almond Extract: Provides a sophisticated, slightly nutty aroma that complements the sweetness beautifully.
Experimenting with different extracts can quickly transform this recipe into a new household favorite.
- Using Fresh or Frozen Blueberries: If you prefer to use actual blueberries for a more natural flavor, here are a couple of approaches:
- Blueberry Reduction for Frosting: Simmer about 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries with a tablespoon of water and a teaspoon of sugar until they break down into a thick, jam-like reduction. Strain the solids and allow the concentrated liquid to cool completely. Use this liquid in place of some of the milk in the frosting until you achieve the desired consistency and blueberry flavor. This method will result in a more subtle, natural blueberry taste and often a beautiful purple tint.
- Finely Mashed Berries: For a rustic, chunky frosting, you can finely mash a small amount (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of fresh blueberries and gently fold them into the finished frosting. Be aware that this will introduce more moisture and can slightly alter the frosting’s stability and color.
Whichever flavor alternative you choose, these cookies are guaranteed to become a cherished addition to your recipe collection!
How to Store Your Blueberry Sugar Cookies to Keep Them Fresh
To ensure your delicious frosted blueberry cookies remain fresh and retain their soft texture, proper storage is essential:
- At Room Temperature: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Placing a slice of bread in the container can help keep them extra soft. If your kitchen tends to be warm, it’s advisable to refrigerate them.
- In the Refrigerator: For extended freshness, place the cookies in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. For the best texture and flavor, allow them to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Freezing Frosted Cookies: Yes, these cookies freeze beautifully! To prevent sticking, arrange the frosted cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until they are firm (this usually takes about 1-2 hours). Once firm, transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent them from freezing together. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To thaw, simply transfer them to the refrigerator overnight, then let them come to room temperature before enjoying.
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In conclusion, these frosted blueberry sugar cookies are more than just a dessert; they are a delightful, sensory experience waiting to be savored. With an incredibly easy-to-make, no-chill cookie dough and a heavenly blueberry buttercream frosting, every single cookie promises to be simple to create, bursting with flavor, and absolutely fabulous to eat. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, gifting to loved ones, or simply indulging in a moment of sweet bliss, get ready to bake a batch that will disappear almost as quickly as you make them!