Preparation

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
• Beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
• Mix in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and optional coloring until smooth.
• Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
• Cover and refrigerate dough for about 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
• Scoop dough and shape into small balls.
• Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
• Place on lined baking sheets with space between each.
• Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until set with crackled tops.
• Let cookies rest briefly on the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.