Name: Lemon Meringue Cookies (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Egg Whites; 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Lemon Zest

Lemon Meringue Cookies

Light and airy meringue cookies with a bright lemon flavor. These are a simple, satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.

Recipe tier

Light and airy meringue cookies with a bright lemon flavor. These are a simple, satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.

Total 1h

Serves 24 cookies

Steps 6

Ingredients 6

Meringue
4 40 g Egg Whites
tsp 1.25 mL Cream of Tartar
1 cup 200 g Granulated Sugar
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract
Lemon Flavor
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon Juice
1 tsp 5 mL Lemon Zest

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry bowl, beat Egg Whites with Cream of Tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add Granulated Sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Gently fold in Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice, and Lemon Zest.
Spoon or pipe meringue onto prepared baking sheet in desired shapes.
Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until dry and crisp. Turn off oven and let cookies cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.