The power of community - and lemons

Bronwyn was able to enjoy Orchestra Camp again this summer due to the kindness of two people... One of our friends and my mom - Tim brought her there - my mom brought her home. We opted to share baked goods as thank you gifts. Bronwyn was the baker and we opted for Glazed Lemon Cookies for Tim - he loves lemon. After her last flirt with lemon cookies she learned how to zest and juice a lemon so I was not necessary. Which is helpful since I don't want to be in the room when either of those things are happening. She made some amazing cookies and Tim declared them his and no one else in his house could have them. Sounds like high praise. I did sneak one - first I didn't die - second they were amazing. She also made Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for my mom - Bernard helped himself to a bunch of those and earned himself a few doses of hydrogen peroxide and several trips outside to empty his stomach. Someday he'll learn... no... probably not.

Glazed Lemon Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
4-5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
Beat butter and sugar/lemon mixture together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Dip each cookie top into the lemon glaze. Let cookies sit until icing has set.