Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (12g) fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar on medium-high until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and aerated (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed. Mix only until the flour streaks disappear.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they remain pale with only a hint of gold on the bottom edges.
  8. Let cookies cool completely, then whisk the glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the cookies.