Zesty Lemon Cookies Treat (Printable Version)
Dainty treats with tangy lemon and fluffy meringue, great for every gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 big egg whites
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1 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon lemon peel
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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A tiny bit of salt
→ Optional Toppings
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Some powdered sugar to sprinkle
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Set your oven to 225°F (110°C) and put parchment paper on a baking tray.
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Take a spotless bowl and beat those egg whites until they're bubbly. Toss in that tiny bit of salt and keep beating until you see soft peaks starting to show.
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While still beating, slowly add your sugar bit by bit. Keep going until you get stiff peaks and the mix looks shiny.
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Use a gentle touch to fold the cornstarch and vinegar into your mix. Make sure they're completely mixed in.
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Slowly fold in your lemon peel and juice. Try not to knock all the air out of your fluffy mix.
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Get your piping bag with the star tip, fill it up, and make small mounds on your lined tray. Leave a couple inches between each one.
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Stick the tray in your hot oven and let them bake for about an hour. They should feel dry when you touch them and lift off the paper easily.
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Turn the oven off but leave your cookies inside to cool down slowly for at least half an hour.
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If you want, dust a bit of powdered sugar on top to make them prettier and sweeter.
# Additional Notes:
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Let these treats cool down inside the oven so they don't crack from getting cold too fast.