Glazed Lemon Cookies in 30 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully emulsified.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the flour streaks disappear.
6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tbsp per cookie) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and barely golden, but centers remain pale.
8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Add milk one teaspoon at a time if the glaze is too thick.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.