Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker chewy cookies.

Step 7

Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls and roll each in granulated sugar.

Step 8

Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly underbaked.

Step 10

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.