Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with the Best Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies – Alrightwithme. These cookies capture the vibrant essence of lemon paired with a light, airy meringue topping, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, or surprising loved ones, these cookies offer a burst of citrus sweetness that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and visually appealing, they also serve as a stunning centerpiece for dessert tables and social media posts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g light brown sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 90 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 65 g white sugar (for filling)
- 2 egg yolks (for filling)
- 2 egg whites (for meringue)
- 100 g white sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, blend light brown sugar and lemon zest with softened butter until creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- While cookies bake, prepare lemon filling by melting butter with white sugar, lemon juice, zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in egg yolks and cook until thickened.
- For meringue, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks develop. Fold in cornstarch and vanilla.
- Assemble cookies with lemon filling topped by meringue; broil in oven for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg