Step 1

Cream together softened butter, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar.

Step 2

Add vanilla extract and almond extract, and beat in eggs one at a time.

Step 3

Stir in flour and baking powder.

Step 4

Chill dough for at least two hours, or even better, chill it overnight.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 6

Scoop out cookie dough and roll into uniform balls. Dredge each ball of dough in granulated sugar, and then flatten the balls using a flat-bottomed ramekin or glass to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 7

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until just starting to brown around the edges.