Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter until crumbly.
- Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Bake cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, granulated sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until thickened; cool completely.
- Beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon lemon filling onto cooled cookies and top with meringue.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes until meringue is lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: NA
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg