Forgotten Kisses
Delightfully airy and perfectly crisp, "Forgotten Kisses" are melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies that practically make themselves overnight. These elegant confections are crafted from a handful of simple ingredients, including fluffy egg whites, a touch of vanilla, and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts for added indulgence. What makes this recipe truly unique is its effortless technique—after a quick prep, the cookies are left to bake in the residual heat of a cooling oven, earning their whimsical name. With just 15 minutes of hands-on time and a culinary magic trick of slow baking, Forgotten Kisses are an easy yet impressive treat perfect for cookie plates, tea time, or anytime you're craving something light and sweet.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.25 cup Chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the egg whites until they become frothy.
Add the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt to the frothy egg whites. Continue beating on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add in the granulated sugar, about a tablespoon at a time, while beating continuously. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
Add the vanilla extract and gently fold it into the meringue mixture with a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the meringue.
If desired, gently fold in the chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts.
Using a spoon or a piping bag with a round tip, drop or pipe small mounds of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and immediately turn the oven off.
Leave the cookies in the oven overnight (approximately 8 hours) without opening the oven door. The residual heat will cook and dry them, leaving them perfectly crisp.
In the morning, remove the cookies from the oven. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*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.
