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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Desserts » Merengues De Limón (lime Meringue Cookies)

    Merengues de Limón (Lime Meringue Cookies)

    Jun 30, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 8 Comments

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    Merengues de Limón (Lime Meringue Cookies)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 8 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 egg whites
    • Pinch of salt
    • ¾ cup of granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons of lime zest

    Instructions
     

    • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until foamy, about 1 minute. With mixer running, gradually add sugar in 2 additions beating for 3 minutes between each addition. Beat until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes longer.
    • With a spatula fold in the lime zest. Drop about 3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Rotate the pan and bake for another 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool completely while still in the oven, about 2 hours.
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    Hola Everyone,

    A couple of weeks ago I had some leftover egg whites and I didn't want to waste them, so I decided to make a lime version of meringue cookies.

    I absolutely love classic meringues and this lime version is very good and super simple to make. I hope you enjoy my Lime Meringue Cookies as much as I did.

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Belinda @zomppa

      June 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love citrus, as you know, so these treats look melt-in-your-mouth wonderful!

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    2. Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook)

      June 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      awesome way to use up egg whites, sounds delicious!

      Reply
    3. grace

      June 30, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      i love cookies that just dissolve in your mouth, and these definitely fit that description. nice job!

      Reply
    4. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      July 01, 2012 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      How can you go wrong with meregue...You call the green limones y nosotros limas. I am sure the children are enjoying them.

      Reply
    5. Jeannie

      July 01, 2012 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look very melt in the mouth good! I love it!

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    6. Ivy

      July 02, 2012 at 1:30 am

      5 stars
      I always have some leftover from other recipes and make them into meringues. Erica, in case you don't know, you can freeze them and use them whenever you like. I add some lemon juice as well as it helps make 0meringue stiffer.

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    7. Catie

      February 26, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      How many does this make? I am doing a project on Colombia and I am bringing in food, but I need to make sure that I have enough for everyone in my class.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 26, 2015 at 8:37 pm

        5 stars
        About 25 to 30

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