Soft Baked Lemon Cookies in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear to avoid overmixing.
6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tbsp each) onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes; remove from oven when edges are just set but tops remain pale and slightly soft.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and lemon extract, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.