Description
Top Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies are a refreshing twist on a classic dessert, combining zesty lemon flavor with a light, airy meringue topping. Each cookie offers a delightful balance of tangy and sweet, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a sunny day at home, these cookies will surely bring smiles to your face!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with lemon zest until fluffy; then add lemon juice and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed butter until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the cookie dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg