Cookies ▢1 cup unsalted butter, softened ▢1¼ cups white sugar ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice ▢1 tablespoon lemon zest ▢1 large egg, room temperature ▢3 cups all-purpose flour ▢1 teaspoon baking powder ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢2 tablespoons poppy seeds Icing ▢3 cups powdered sugar, sifted ▢¼ cup lemon juice ▢2 tablespoons milk ▢2 teaspoons lemon zest ▢½ teaspoon vanilla extract ▢lemon garnish
Cookies Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease two baking sheets. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until combined well. Add vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg. Beat until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
Scoop dough into 1½ inch balls using a medium cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges look lightly browned.
Icing Make icing by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, zest, and vanilla until combined. Ice cookies with a spatula once cookies have cooled.