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Lemon Meringue Cookies

Deliciously Light Lemon Meringue Cookies for Any Occasion

These Lemon Meringue Cookies are light, airy, and the perfect touch of tangy sweetness for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use at room temperature for better whipping.
  • 1 cup Fine Granulated Sugar Avoid coarse sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes the egg whites.
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract Adjust to taste.
  • a few drops Yellow Gel Food Coloring Optional for color.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip large egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Increase mixer speed and gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in salt and lemon extract, and add food coloring if desired.
  5. Transfer meringue to a piping bag and pipe small shapes on prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn off oven and let cookies dry inside for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, cool completely, and gently peel off the parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for freshness.

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