1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar:

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:

• Mix in eggs, one at a time.
• Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

5️⃣ Scoop & Bake:

• Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

6️⃣ Make the Lemon Glaze: (Optional but delicious!)

• In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
• Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.