Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies Recipe: Easy, Tangy Treats You’ll Love
These Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a combination of tangy lemon flavor and light, fluffy meringue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Top each cookie with a dollop of meringue.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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