Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies – Alrightwithme. These cookies bring a refreshing twist to classic lemon meringue pie, combining zesty lemon notes with a sweet, airy meringue topping. Perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations, these cookies will impress your family and friends with their unique taste and beautiful presentation. Enjoy the decadent texture that contrasts the soft cookie base with the lightness of the meringue, creating an irresistible treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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150 g light brown sugar (about 3/4 cup)
Zest from 2 lemons
90 g unsalted butter, softened (approximately 6 1/3 tablespoons)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
160 g all-purpose flour (around 1 1/3 cups)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
28 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes (2 tablespoons)
65 g white sugar (about 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon)
40 g fresh lemon juice (roughly 3 tablespoons)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 egg yolks
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
100 g white sugar (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together light brown sugar and softened butter until fluffy; mix in egg and vanilla essence.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet; bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
Prepare lemon filling by combining butter, white sugar, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, and salt over low heat until thickened.
For meringue, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form; gradually add white sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in cornstarch and vanilla.
Assemble cookies by topping cooled cookie bases with lemon filling and then meringue; bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 124
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg