Delicious Lemon Cherry Cookies

List of Ingredients:

1 cup of butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup of sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of cherry jam
2 cups of powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions:

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Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
Press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each cookie to create a small indentation, then fill each with a bit of cherry jam.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to cooling racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes