Blueberry Cookies

Name: Blueberry Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated; 1 cup blueberries

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1 cup blueberries

Directions

1

Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
3

Beat in the egg.
4

Beat in the milk, almond extract and lemon rind.
5

Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
6

Fold in the blueberries.
7

Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.Preheat oven to 375°.
8

Drop dough by spoonfuls about 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until pale golden.
10

Transfer to wire racks to cool.
11

NOTES: Canned or frozen blueberries can be used, but fresh gives the best results.