Lemon Sugar Cookies

Roll these in sugar before baking or skip the sugar and ice with the lemon frosting. Either way, these are delicious!

Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
zest of 2 large lemons
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (don't soften in microwave!)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon Frosting:
1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon zest
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.


• Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and slat. Set aside.


• Beat together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add lemon zest, egg, vanilla and lemon juice; beat at medium speed until combined.Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until combined


• Roll into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.


• Bake until slightly brown around the edges and the centers are just set, 8-10 minutes. cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.


• Combine frosting ingredients and beat until smooth. Adjust the amount of lemon juice to find the right consistency. Ice cookies when cool.


• Store in an airtight container.
  

Yields: 3 -4 dozen