1-First, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper to keep things from sticking. Then, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set it aside for later.

2-Next, in a large bowl, whisk the melted and cooled butter with the granulated sugar until it’s nice and smooth. Add the egg and egg yolk, mixing them in thoroughly before whisking in the vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to bring that zesty citrus flavor to life. Stir in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together you might need to use your hands for this part.

3-After that, pop the dough in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours to chill, which helps it hold its shape. Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them completely in powdered sugar for that signature crinkle look. Place the balls on your prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges set and the centers aren’t jiggly anymore.

4-Let the cookies cool on the sheets before moving them to a rack. For dietary adaptations, use the swaps from the ingredients section, and remember that baking time might need a tweak with alternative flours. If you’re looking for more baking tips, check out homemade jam recipes that could inspire fun fillings for your cookies.