Lemon Cookies -

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (225 g) butter or margarine
• 1 1/3 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
• Zest from one lemon, grated (about 1 tbsp., 15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking powder
• 2.25 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• Lemon Royal Icing
• 1.5 cups (150 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) meringue powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) warm water (100° to 110°F)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice