Soften Ingredients Strategically: Ensure butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture, preventing dense or lumpy results.

Avoid Overmixing Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stopping precisely when ingredients combine to maintain soft, tender cookie consistency and prevent tough cookies.

Control Glaze Consistency: Start with small liquid additions when preparing lemon glaze, incrementally adjusting powdered sugar or lemon juice to achieve perfect drizzling or spreading thickness without becoming too runny or thick.

Bake for Delicate Texture: Watch cookies closely during baking, removing from oven when edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked, as they’ll continue cooking on hot baking sheet and ensure maximum softness.