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Delightful Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies: A Twist on a Classic Dessert

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 6 1/3 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together light brown sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let cool slightly.

4. Scoop dough into small balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Make a small well in the center of each and spoon in the lemon filling.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.

6. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with sugar, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

7. Pipe or spoon the meringue onto the cooled cookies. Optionally, lightly toast the meringue with a kitchen torch or under a broiler for 1–2 minutes.

8. Allow the meringue to set slightly before serving these delightful Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies.

Notes

Choose lemons with a vibrant yellow color and a firm feel for optimal flavor.

Allow egg and butter to come to room temperature for best results.

Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks for fluffy meringue.

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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