Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with the Best Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies – Alrightwithme. This innovative recipe combines the refreshing zest of lemon with a fluffy meringue topping, creating a cookie that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as a sweet afternoon snack, this treat will become a favorite among lemon lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g light brown sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 90 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 28 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 65 g white sugar
- 40 g fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 100 g white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together light brown sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter, then stir in white sugar, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, and salt until smooth.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; create an indentation in each cookie center and fill with lemon mixture.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add white sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in cornstarch and vanilla.
- Spoon meringue on top of each filled cookie; bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg