Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, lemon zest, and granulated sugar until blended.

Step 3

Add in egg, vanilla, and lemon extract.

Step 4

Add in flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar. With the mixer on low, gradually beat into creamed mixture.

Step 5

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough and then roll in the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar. Place approximately 6 dough balls on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. (Cookies will spread.)

Step 6

Bake until they no longer appear wet on top, 8-11 minutes. After about 5 minutes cooling on the pan (they will be soft!), place on cooling racks to cool completely.