Double Lemon Delights

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in egg, 1 tablespoon lemon peel and vanilla until well blended.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in flour mixture at low speed until blended.
6. 6
   Drop dough by level 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
7. 7
   Flatten dough until 3 inches in diameter with bottom of glass that has been dipped in additional granulated sugar.
8. 8
   Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are just set and edges are golden brown.
9. 9
   Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon peel in small bowl; drizzle over cookies.
12. 12
    Let stand until icing is set.
13. 13
    Variation: To make smaller cookies, drop 2 tablespoons dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
14. 14
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are just set and edges are golden brown.
15. 15
    Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks.
16. 16
    Cool completely.
17. 17
    Continue with Step 5.
18. 18
    Makes about 2 dozen cookies.