Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Extract
  • Zest of 2 large Lemons
  • 2 ¾ cups (330g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup (120g) Powdered Sugar (Optional glaze)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Optional glaze)
  • Optional: Lemon Zest, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon extract and lemon zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cookies are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Add lemon zest for garnish if desired.