Forgotten Cookies
Delightfully crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth light on the inside, Forgotten Cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. These easy meringue cookies require just a handful of pantry staples—egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt—but you can elevate them with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a personalized twist. The magic happens after a quick assembly and a unique overnight baking method: once in the oven, the heat is turned off, allowing the cookies to slowly bake to perfection as the oven cools. This hands-off approach means you can whip them up in 15 minutes, let them "forget" in the oven, and wake up to delicate, beautifully textured cookies to enjoy. Perfect for the holidays or any sweet occasion, these airy confections are as easy to make as they are addictive to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer at medium-high speed, beat the egg whites until they become frothy.
Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks, about 3-5 minutes.
Gently fold in the vanilla extract, salt, chocolate chips, and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
Using two spoons, drop rounded teaspoons of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and immediately turn the oven off. Do not open the oven door.
Leave the cookies in the oven overnight, or for at least 8 hours, allowing them to bake in the residual heat.
In the morning (or after the waiting period), gently remove the cookies from the baking sheet. Transfer them to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 435 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
