Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Form the Dough: Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well incorporated.
Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie, then fill each with a dollop of cherry jam.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes
