Lemon Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 2
   Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl for about two minutes until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir together till combined.
4. 4
   Add in the food coloring if using.
5. 5
   Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir till You have a nice soft dough.
6. 6
   Spread the powdered sugar onto a powdered plate.
7. 7
   Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 TBS sized scoops and roll into balls.
8. 8
   Roll the cookie balls into the powdered sugar and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a liner.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are set and the top is no longer shiny. They may look a little under done.
10. 10
    Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to continue cooling.