# What you'll need:
→ 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 - 2–3 tablespoons milk (whole or 2%)
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - Food coloring: pastel pink, blue, yellow, or green
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just blended.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Adjust with additional milk if necessary to reach desired consistency.
09 - Divide glaze into small bowls and tint each with pastel food coloring as preferred.
10 - Dip cooled cookies in glaze or drizzle over tops. Let glaze set for at least 20 minutes before serving.
