Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make them a special treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries, roughly chopped
• confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in blueberries.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment lined or greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.