Description
Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies bring together the refreshing zing of lemon and a cloud-like meringue atop a buttery cookie base. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual afternoons to festive gatherings. With their charming presentation and irresistible flavor, each bite transports you to sunny summer days filled with sweet memories. Easy to prepare, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (1 yolk for filling, 1 white for meringue)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and lemon juice until well combined. Gradually add flour and cornstarch until incorporated.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- While cookies cool, whip the egg white until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks develop.
- Spoon meringue onto cooled cookies, creating peaks with a spatula or knife. Bake again for 5-7 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg