Blueberry Heaven Cookies: A Sweet and Tart Delight

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup.

Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Add Blueberries and Optional Ingredients:
Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them up too much. If using, add the white chocolate chips and lemon zest. The blueberries will add some moisture to the dough, so it may feel slightly sticky.

Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon.

Bake:
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool.

Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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