Cream the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, and zest in a large bowl.

When the mixture is silky, add the sugar. Then gradually incorporate the eggs, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a different mixing bowl.

That's when you can gradually add all the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Continue to mix until smooth.

Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes while it is wrapped in plastic.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees once the dough has been refrigerated. Meanwhile, use parchment paper to cover a baking sheet.

Form a ball out of the cookie dough by scooping two tablespoons at a time. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated.

Bake the cookie balls for 11 to 13 minutes, spreading them out on the baking sheet.

Before serving, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.