Heat oven to 375 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Cream butter and cream cheese in mixer bowl. Slowly add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Beat in egg, vanilla and lemon extract

Add flour, baking powder Mix until flour is combined. DO NOT OVER MIX

Chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Using at least 2 Tablespoons for each cookie

Shape into 1 inch balls

Place on lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 1½ inches apart.

Slightly flattening the dough balls with the back of measuring spoon or palm of hand before baking.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges become slightly golden brown. They should look slightly under-baked (otherwise they won't be chewy).

Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

* sprinkle with powdered sugar once cooled, optional

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. or freeze up to 3 months!