Description
Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of sunny days with their zesty lemon flavor and fluffy meringue topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest and juice, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and stir until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
- While cookies cool on wire racks, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon meringue over each cooled cookie generously.
- Use a kitchen torch or broiler to toast the meringue tops until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Customize with different citrus zest like orange or lime for a unique twist. For added texture, consider sprinkling coconut on top of the meringue.