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Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

January 15, 2014

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Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups are the perfect dessert for my lemon lovers out there!

Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these sweet little Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! I use a store bought sugar cookie dough for convenience but homemade sugar cookie dough will also work. The lemon curd filling is made in the microwave and is going to be your new favorite thing – promise. As one reviewer said, “It would make an old shoe taste good!” I love these delightful little cups for parties and entertaining. They are so pretty and an absolute crowd pleaser.

Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! MomOnTimeout.com

There is nothing I love more than a lemon dessert. There is something absolutely magical about the combination of sweet and tart that makes lemon desserts extra special. These cookie cups are made with just 5 ingredients including sugar cookie dough. I made my own homemade lemon curd but store bought lemon curd will work just as well.

I made a simple meringue topping that really sells the lemon meringue pie aspect of these cookie cups. By the way, if you love lemon meringue pie, you’re going to go crazy for these cookies. There is not pie crust on earth that beats this sugar cookie crust!

Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! MomOnTimeout.com

Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! Now you guys didn’t think I just made up that microwave lemon curd the other day just so I could sit there and lick the spoon did ya? (I only did that a few times…) No! I made up these pretty little cookie cups aaand then licked my fingers to make sure I got all that amazing lemon curd off of them! (I happen to be a HUGE LOVER of all things lemon – I hope you are too!)

Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! MomOnTimeout.com

These babies are the best thing I’ve made this year. Hands down. And that’s not the citrus binger talking either.

To make these sweet treats, you’re going to need a mini muffin pan – don’t worry, you’ll find yourself using it again and again for all sorts of fun goodies!

Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups! MomOnTimeout.com

More Lemon Recipes

  1. Lemon Bars
  2. Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
  3. No Bake Lemon Pie
  4. Lemon Curd
  5. Lemon Cookies (also known as Lemon Whippersnaps)

How To Make Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

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Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups are the perfect dessert for my lemon lovers out there! Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these sweet little Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups!The lemon curd filling is made in the microwave and is going to be your new favorite thing - promise. I love these delightful little cups for parties and entertaining. They are so pretty and an absolute crowd pleaser.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 130kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 16.5 oz Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 roll
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup lemon curd make your own in the microwave!
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Liberally coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cookie dough and all purpose flour. Knead together until well blended.
  • Shape dough into one inch balls. Press cookie dough in bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming cup shape.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for at least ten minutes before gently twisting to remove from pan. Place on rack and let cool completely.
  • Whip egg whites in a mixer bowl until foamy. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • Spoon lemon curd into cups. (If necessary, press the center of the cups down with your thumb before spooning in curd to create more space.)
  • Drop one tablespoon of meringue on top of the curd in each cup.
  • Place cups on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place under the broiler just until tips of meringue start to show color. Remove immediately. (Watch these constantly. My broiler took 15 seconds to brown the meringue.)
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving or store in refrigerator until ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups are the perfect dessert for my lemon lovers out there! Sugar cookie cups pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling in these sweet little Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups!The lemon curd filling is made in the microwave and is going to be your new favorite thing - promise. I love these delightful little cups for parties and entertaining. They are so pretty and an absolute crowd pleaser. // Mom On Timeout #lemon #cookie #cookies #cups #lemoncurd #curd #meringue

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Comments

  1. Cheryl says

    February 4, 2018 at 4:39 AM

    Oh, these look delicious! I just pinned your recipe to my creative cooking board. Can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
  2. Shelley says

    April 9, 2017 at 4:54 AM

    Hi Trish. Love your recipes and have been following you for some time. I notice that several times you have used Pilsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough. We can’t get this in my area. I made your fruit caps and used Pilsbury Easter cookie dough as we only get the holiday sugar cookies. They were awesome.
    My question is what can I use as a ‘crust’ instead of the Pilsbury. I have a feeling if I made a batch of sugar cookies, they would crumble at the first bite. any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 13, 2017 at 9:42 AM

      Thank you so much! Shelley I think homemade cookie dough would be fine. It’s just a matter of convenience that I use store-bought. I would definitely give it a try!

      Reply
  3. Nancy Fernau says

    March 15, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    can I use regular size muffin pan instead?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 20, 2017 at 4:11 PM

      Sure! They won’t be bite sized but still delicious!

      Reply
  4. Mantras says

    May 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Will have to try!

    Reply
  5. Pulga says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    Love this!
    how many this recipe makes?

    Reply
  6. SaraLily says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Oh my gosh, yum!! I love lemon meringue pie! These look delightful!

    Reply
  7. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I know everyone is starting to think about all things apple or pumpkin …. but I cannot resist a yummy lemon treat – no matter what time of the year it is! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 23, 2015 at 3:33 PM

      Man, me too Jamie – me too!

      Reply
  8. Kennedy says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Love any thing lemon! Can these be frozen ahead of time. I am planning a high tea shower and need ideas for stuff to be made ahead.

    Reply
  9. Tommie says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    If you used homemade cookie dough would you still need the extra flour

    Reply
  10. www.facebook.com says

    October 9, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Thanks for finally talking about >Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups – Mom On Timeout <Loved it!

    Reply
  11. Ansa says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    These look so good!

    Can I use a Crème Brûlée torch instead of the broiler?

    Ansa

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 25, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      Absolutely Ansa! Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    May 31, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Stopping by from Show Stopper Saturday link party. These are adorable. Much easier to make microwave lemon curd, brilliant! How many days do you think I could make the lemon curd and cups ahead of time? Then just top them the day of? Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 5:52 PM

      The curd can be made a couple of weeks in advance but I wouldn’t make the cups more than a day or two in advance. And then, yes, just fill them the day of. Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Beverly says

    May 30, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Wow, these look yummy! I love lemon curd. I have made it many times, but not in the microwave. Need to try that. I am definitely making these.
    Thanks,
    Bev

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      So glad you’re going to give it a try Beverly! Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Patti says

    May 30, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Stumbled AND pinned! Yum!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 5:55 PM

      Woohoo! Thanks Patti!

      Reply
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