Zest one lemon and mix it with ⅓ cup of sugar, pressing the zest into the sugar until it resembles a sandy texture. Set this mixture aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of softened butter, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Cream these ingredients together until they are well blended.
Add ¼ cup of lemon juice, 1 large egg, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until everything is combined.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until there are no visible traces of flour.
Take about 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough, roll it into a ball, and then coat it in the lemon sugar mixture you prepared earlier.
Arrange the rolled cookies on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes.
