Giada's Almond Blueberry Cookies

I had some Blueberries in the fridge so I decided to make Giada's Almond Blueberry Cookies this week. My best friend, Kat, was the one who told me about these and she raved about how good they were! OMG she was SO right! These cookies were soft and moist and FULL of Blueberry and Almond flavor. They totally put me in the mood for spring even with the rainy and dark weather we're having today!

Ingredients: (30 cookies)

2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 stick (½ c) unsalted butter
1 c sugar
1 egg yolk
⅓ c whole milk
1 tsp almond extract
2 tsp lemon zest, about 1 lemon
½ c chopped almonds
1 c blueberries

Prep:

1. Toast the almonds: Place almonds in a heavy, ungreased skillet. Stir often over medium heat until golden brown. (You will SMELL the wonderfull TOASTY aroma!)

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer. Add egg and beat to incorporate. Add milk, almond extract, and lemon zest.

4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the almonds, then the blueberries. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

6. Using an ice cream scopper, drop mix onto cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes.