Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed to reach desired consistency.
• Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the lemon glaze or drizzle it over the cookies.
• Let the glaze set before serving.