Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant.

Step 4

Using a mixer, beat together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't over mix.

Step 6

Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets,  about 1 1/2 inches apart.

Step 7

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are slightly brown around the edges and set. Let cookies sit on the baking sheets for two minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.