Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar in mixing bowl with paddle attachment

Step 3

Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon and mix well.

Step 4

Add baking powder, salt and flour and mix just until combined.

Step 5

Empty mixture onto parchment paper dusted with flour.

Step 6

Knead mixture into disc, turning over a few times during the process. Do not over-handle.

Step 7

With lightly floured rolling pin, roll out your dough into a large circle about 1/4" thick.

Step 8

Cut your shapes and place onto baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 9

Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges of cookie are beginning to brown.

Step 10

Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a cooling wire rack.