SOFT BLUEBERRY BUTTON COOKIES

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I have fond memories of picking blueberries and enjoying icy cold lemonade at my aunt's house. This cookie is an attempt to marry those two flavors and memories. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup fat-free lemon Greek yogurt
1/3 cup blueberry juice cocktail
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons blueberry juice cocktail
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in yogurt, juice and extract until blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press four blueberries into each cookie to resemble a button., Bake until edges begin to brown, 13-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool slightly., In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.