Lemon Meringue Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of lemon meringue pie without the meringue fuss! These thin, crispy cookies capture the essence of your favorite dessert in a bite-sized (or palm-sized!) treat. Perfect for tea time or coffee breaks, these elegant cookies are surprisingly easy to make. While smaller cookies require a bit more prep time, the gorgeous results are well worth it. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these show-stopping, lemony delights!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 129.2 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Lemon Meringue Cookies

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How to Make Lemon Meringue Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. If making small cookies, use a teaspoon or a piping bag to drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. For larger cookies, use a tablespoon or drop larger mounds of dough.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Smaller cookies will take less time.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Meringue Cookies?

Lemon Meringue Cookies takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Meringue Cookies?

Lemon Meringue Cookies has approximately 129.2 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Meringue Cookies?

The key ingredients for Lemon Meringue Cookies are Margarine, Sugar, Egg, Lemon Extract, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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