Almond Blueberry Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 0.5 cup almonds toasted chopped
• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup blueberries frozen thawed drained
• 1 large eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 0.5 cup butter unsalted
• 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• wire rack
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer.
4. Add egg and beat to incorporate.
5. Add milk, almond extract, and lemon zest. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the almonds, then the blueberries. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using two small spoons, dollop mix onto cookie sheets.
6. Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Save in a storage container to take to the picnic.
7. Note: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.