Double Lemon Delights

From Extra Kisses Of Sunshine

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened (NOT melted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
4-5 (more or less) teaspoons lemon juice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bow and set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, 1 tablespoon lemon peel, and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture at low speed until well blended.

Drop 2 tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten dough with the wide bottom of glass that has been dipped in sugar.

Bake 12-14 minutes, or until cookies are just set and edges are lightly golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and remaining lemon peel in a small bowl; drizzle mixture over cookies. Let stand until icing is set.

Makes 12 large cookies. Wrap either in cellophane bags, or in a nice box or basket.