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Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies combine a tender buttery crust with tangy lemon filling and fluffy meringue topping, offering all the flavors of classic lemon meringue pie in delightful individual cookies.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Meringue

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Chill Dough: Press the dough together to form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
  4. Bake Cookies: Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  5. Make Lemon Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, granulated sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
  6. Cook Filling: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  7. Beat Egg Whites: In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  8. Add Sugar to Meringue: Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble Cookies: Spoon a small amount of lemon filling onto each cooled cookie. Top with a dollop of meringue.
  10. Broil Cookies: Broil cookies for 1-2 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden brown. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to make it easier to handle and improve cookie texture.
  • Let the lemon filling and baked cookies cool completely before assembly to prevent melting the meringue.
  • Watch the cookies closely while broiling to avoid burning the meringue.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/lemon-meringue-pie-cookies-recipe/