Creating these Luscious Lemon Cookies is a breeze with the following steps:

1. Preheat your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well incorporated.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The edges should be golden while the centers remain soft.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cookies are cool, dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.

With these simple steps, you’ll have warm, Luscious Lemon Cookies ready to enjoy!