Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with the Best Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies – Alrightwithme. These cookies capture the bright zestiness of lemon paired with a light, airy meringue topping, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their beautiful presentation and irresistible taste, they’re not just cookies; they’re a celebration in every bite.
Ingredients
- 150 g light brown sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 90 g unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 28 g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 65 g white sugar (for filling)
- 40 g fresh lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites (for meringue)
- 100 g white sugar (for meringue)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cream together light brown sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla essence.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges; let cool on a wire rack.
- For the lemon filling, melt butter in a saucepan and stir in white sugar, lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, and salt until thickened.
- Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form; gradually add white sugar to create stiff peaks. Fold in cornstarch.
- Spread lemon filling on cooled cookies and top with meringue mixture before returning to the oven for an additional bake of about 5-7 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Experiment with different citrus zests for varied flavor profiles. For extra sweetness, consider incorporating white chocolate chips into the cookie dough.