Lemon Sugar Cookies

Was in the mood for something lemon-y, and these did the trick--could even add a bit more zest next time.  I give them 9/10, will make again, though probably just a half batch next time (this made quite a few--pic only shows about half!)

Link to original recipe: https://www.modernhoney.com/lemon-sugar-cookies/

Ingredients:

1 c. unsalted butter, softened

2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 T. fresh lemon juice

1 T. lemon zest (can go more, if desired)

3 c. all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

yellow sanding sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.  Line baking sheets with parchment and set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (around 3 min).  

3. Mix in eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

4. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (I went 1 cup of flour at a time plus one of the other dry ingredients each time).

5. Form dough into 1" balls and dip each in sanding sugar (I think next time I will just roll them in it), then place 2" apart on prepared baking sheets.

6. Bake 10-11 min--they will look slightly underdone.  Let rest on cookie sheet for at least 5 min. before transferring to cooling rack.  Enjoy!