Description
Lemon Meringue Cookies are light and airy treats with a tangy lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; fold gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 1 hour until dry and crisp.
- Turn off the oven and let cookies cool inside for another hour.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Meringue Cookies