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Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups Recipe

Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups Recipe
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These delightful Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups feature a sugar cookie cup, homemade lemon curd filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping. They are the perfect sunshine-filled treat for lemon lovers!

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Cups:

  • 16.5 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough (1 roll)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

Meringue Topping:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Lemon Curd Filling:

  • 1 cup lemon curd

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare Muffin Tin: Liberally coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Prepare Cookie Cups: In a large bowl, combine cookie dough and all-purpose flour. Shape dough into one inch balls and press into muffin cups to form cup shapes. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Cool Cookie Cups: Remove from oven, cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  5. Whip Meringue: Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fill Cups: Spoon lemon curd into cups, then top with meringue.
  7. Brown Meringue: Place cups under the broiler briefly until meringue tips brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let cups cool for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Storage Information: Store components separately for best texture maintenance. If assembled, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

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