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Lemon Meringue Cookies

Lemon Meringue Cookies

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hour
  • Total Time: 3 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 40 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Light, crisp, and bursting with citrusy flavor, these Lemon Meringue Cookies are a delightful sweet treat with a tangy twist.


Ingredients

  • 4 Egg Whites (large, room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Fine Sugar (if you use granulated run it through the food processor for a minute to make it fine)
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon Lemon extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
  2. Place room temperature egg whites in the bowl of your mixer and using the whisk attachment beat until frothy.
  3. Add the cream of tartar and the salt and continue to whisk until the mixture forms soft peaks.
  4. Continue to mix the egg whites slowly adding the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time letting it completely dissolve into the mixture each time.
  5. The meringue will begin to turn shiny and stiffen. Watch closely until stiff peaks form.
  6. Turn off the mixer and add your lemon extract. Gently fold the extract into the meringue.
  7. If desired, add a drop of food coloring inside the pastry bag, then pipe meringue onto a lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 225 degrees F for 45 minutes. Then turn off the oven and let the meringues sit inside until completely cool, 1-2 hours. Do not open the oven during baking or cooling!
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature and no grease touches your bowl or whisk.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 21 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 19 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg