# Ingredient List:
→ Cookies
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Glaze
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - Food coloring, pastel pink, blue, yellow, or green
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add egg, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Divide glaze into separate bowls and mix pastel food coloring into each.
10 - Dip cooled cookies into the glaze or drizzle over the tops. Allow glaze to set for at least 20 minutes before serving.
