Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.