Lemon Iced Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

6. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers. This will help them bake evenly and create a nice shape.

7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake them, as you want them to be soft and chewy.

8. While the cookies are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

9. Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

10. While the cookies are still slightly warm, drizzle the lemon icing over the tops using a spoon or a piping bag. Allow the icing to set before serving.