Lemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¹/₃ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-½ large lemons)
• Pinch table salt
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 large egg yolks
• ¼ tsp. pure lemon extract
• ¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
  • 2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • Pinch of table salt
  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2-⁵/₈ oz. (²/₃ cup) confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter
  • 1 oz. (¼ cup) finely crushed gingersnap cookies

Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 175°F. Line 2 large heavy-duty baking sheets with parchment. In a food processor, process the sugar until very fine, about 45 seconds. Add the confectioners’ sugar and salt and pulse until well blended, about 15 second...

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