Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour,scoop and level to measure
2tspbaking powder
½tspsalt
10tbspunsalted butter,softened
1cupgranulated sugar,plus 2 tbsp
1tbsplemon zest
1large egg
1large egg yolk
1½tbsplemon juice,fresh
¾tsplemon extract
½tspvanilla extract
5dropsyellow food coloring,optional
½cuppowdered sugar
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until pale and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, then blend in the egg yolk. Add lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring, then mix until combined. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Scoop the dough out about 1½ tablespoon at a time and shape into a ball, then drop in the powdered sugar and roll to evenly coat.
Transfer to a parchment paper or Silpat lined baking sheet, and repeat with remaining dough. Space the cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 10 to 13 minutes. Cool on baking sheet several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Serve and enjoy!
