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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.

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Today we are celebrating! Celebrating a baby and honestly, there’s nothing I love to celebrate more than that 🙂  My dear friend Stephanie gave birth to the MOST gorgeous baby boy just two weeks ago and it’s time we had a baby shower – don’t ya think? A few of us (and by few, I mean FOURTEEN) got together to throw Stephanie the world’s greatest virtual baby shower and guess what I’m bringing???

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!

I’m not the only one celebrating Stephanie’s sweet little baby today! Make sure to go check out all the other baby shower treats!

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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

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

  2. Shelley says

    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?

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  7. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    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

  8. Kennedy says

    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.

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  12. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    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!

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  13. Beverly says

    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

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  16. cathy says

    Made these for Easter and they were a hit. So easy to make and they were adorable on the dessert buffet. I love the use of lemon curd in them. I will be making these a lot this spring/summer when going to a party, as I know they will be a huge hit. thanks for sharing the recipe

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  17. Kathy Cadioui says

    WOW ! love the lemon meringue cookies and curd recipes…..
    also LOVE that your site has printable with no foolin’ around recipes… i hate when i find something i want to print and then have to spend a half hour figuring out HOW and where to print it….. Thank you so much for sharing and making it EASY to print…. <3 God Bless you 🙂

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  20. Sandy says

    My husband and daughter love lemon meringue pie (I hate making pie crust) but these are so easy so I gave them a try for Valentine’s Day. They tasted wonderful and were a big hit. Thanks for the recipe It will be well used at my house!

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  25. Anna says

    All I can say is AMAZING! First time to ever make lemon curd and meringue!! So easy! Perfect size for that little taste of heaven. Lol. Since I saw this recipe a couple of days ago I was hooked to wanting to try this recipe!! Thanks Trisha for sharing your recipe!!

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  36. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

    Trish!!! What a fun, happy surprise this baby shower has been! I have been smiling all day as I read each post – you all have made me feel so special, thank you!! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors and these cookie cups couldn’t be more adorable! I wish we were together in person so I could sample a few 🙂 I will just have to settle for making them myself! Thanks again, sweetie!!

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  37. Liz says

    What an awesome idea to use sugar cookie dough for personalized cups filled with lemon meringue! I can’t wait to try this method. Thank you so much for sharing. Pure genius!

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