Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with the Best Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies. These cookies bring together the tangy zest of lemon and a fluffy meringue topping, creating a refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just treating yourself to something sweet, these cookies are sure to impress. With their appealing appearance and irresistible taste, they will quickly become a go-to dessert in your repertoire. Easy to make and fun to share, these lemon meringue cookies are a delicious twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g light brown sugar (about 3/4 cup)
- 90 g unsalted butter, softened (approximately 6 1/3 tablespoons)
- 160 g all-purpose flour (around 1 1/3 cups)
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 100 g white sugar (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cream together light brown sugar and softened butter until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla essence.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the lemon filling, combine unsalted butter, white sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add white sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in cornstarch and vanilla essence.
- Spread cooled lemon filling over each cookie, top with meringue, create peaks if desired, then bake at 160°C (320°F) for an additional 5-7 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg