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Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies You Need To Try

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookie with Toasted Meringue and Gooey Center
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These lemon meringue pie cookies bring together a buttery cookie base, tangy lemon curd, and toasted meringue for a bright, mini version of the classic pie.

Ingredients

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For the cookie dough base:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1¼ cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2½ cups all-purpose flour

For the lemon curd filling:

1¼ cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 large egg

5 large egg yolks

1 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the meringue topping:

4 large egg whites

1 cup granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

2. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, salt, and baking powder. Mix to combine.

3. Add flour and mix until soft dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.

4. Scoop and flatten dough. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

5. Reduce oven to 300°F. Press an indent in warm cookies.

6. Rub zest into sugar. Add egg, yolks, lemon juice, salt. Cook over double boiler until thick.

7. Stir in butter and vanilla. Strain and chill.

8. Fill cookies with 1–2 tbsp lemon curd. Bake again at 300°F for 5–8 minutes.

9. Whisk egg whites, sugar, salt over simmering water until sugar dissolves.

10. Whip to stiff peaks. Fold in powdered sugar.

11. Pipe meringue onto cookies. Torch or broil until golden.

Notes

For crisp meringue, leave cookies uncovered for a few hours.

Freeze filled cookies without meringue. Add topping fresh before serving.

Try lime or blood orange curd for a twist on the classic.

Nutritional values are approximate and intended for general guidance only. While we strive for accuracy, the actual nutrition of any recipe may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods.

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