# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the glaze
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - Pastel pink, blue, yellow, or green food coloring
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until the dough comes together.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Cool cookies on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Add a little more milk if the glaze is too thick.
09 - Divide the glaze into several small bowls and tint each portion with a drop of pastel food coloring as desired.
10 - Dip cooled cookies in the glaze or drizzle glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set for at least 20 minutes before serving.
