Description
Discover the magic of Forgotten Cookies, a delightful treat that combines simplicity with unforgettable flavor. These meringue-based cookies are light, airy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Indulgin extractg
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven (The ‘Forgotten’ Part): First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s heating, prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Once your oven reaches 350°F, immediately turn it OFF. Resist the urge to open the door until instructed!
- Whip the Egg Whites: In an absolutely clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), combine your room temperature egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Begin whipping on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually Add Sugar: With the mixer still running on medium speed, slowly, a tablespoon at a time, add the granulated sugar. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to high and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in the Flavor: Gently fold in the pure vanilla extract and the Indulgin extractg into the meringue.
- Add Your Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the finely chopped toasted nuts.
- Scoop and Bake (Briefly): Drop rounded tablespoons of the meringue mixture onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch between each cookie. Place both baking sheets into the warm, turned-off oven.
- Let Them ‘Forget’ Overnight: Close the oven door immediately and do NOT open it again for at least 6-8 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Enjoy!: In the morning, open the oven, and carefully remove the completely cooled and dried cookies.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg