Glazed Lemon Cookies

My husband LOVES anything lemon.  He had a meeting at the church the evening of his birthday this year, so I decided to surprise the men-folk with some cookies (he's not a huge cake fan).  These cookies were a hit!

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 (or reduce other salt measurement and use salted butter)

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 teaspoons lemon juice

1-2 teaspoons milk

Preheat oven it 350 degrees.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat.  Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl, whisk and set aside.  In another small bowl, mix granulated sugar and lemon zest with fingers or spoon.  Beat butter and sugar/lemon mixture together until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.  Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended.  Drop dough by small tablespoon balls onto prepared baking sheet and gently flatten with the palm of your hand or bottom of a glass.  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 a cooling rack to cool completely.  In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk (adding just enough milk for right frosting consistency, slightly thinner than most frosting).  Dip each cookie top into the lemon icing or spoon small amount on cookie and swirl with back of spoon.  Can sprinkle a tiny amount of lemon zest on top.  Allow icing to set and serve!  Make about 3 dozen cookies.