Glazed Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature)
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, (from about 3 medium lemons)
• 1 large egg, (at a cool room temperature)
• 1 ½ cups (189 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Additional lemon zest, (to garnish, if desired)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat together the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl at least once. Beat in egg until very well combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl. On low speed, add the flour mixture and blend until just incorporated. Dough will be slightly dry.
4. Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, drop 1 ½-tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Roll each ball with your palms, then using your palm, gently flatten dough to about 1/3-inch thick.
5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown at the edges. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
6. Make the glaze:

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