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image of egg whites granulated white sugar semi sweet or dark chocolate chips vanilla extract cream of tartar salt or a pinch of salt chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight
Benjamin

Forgotten Cookies

A vintage meringue cookie recipe that you prepare and leave in the oven overnight for perfect crispiness. These forgotten cookies are gluten-free, easy, and full of chocolate and nutty goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar fine granulated white
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract high quality pure
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips mini semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup Pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a clean, dry glass or metal bowl, combine the room temperature egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Increase the mixer speed to high and begin adding the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until the mixture is glossy and holds stiff peaks. If you rub a bit between your fingers, it should feel smooth, not gritty.
  4. Beat in the vanilla extract. Now, put the mixer away and use a spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
  5. Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of the batter onto your prepared cookie sheets. Place them about an inch apart.
  6. Place the pans in the oven and immediately turn the oven off. Do not open the door.
  7. Leave the cookies in the oven for at least 6 hours, or ideally, overnight. They will be firm, dry, and ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Leave the cookies in the oven overnight for the best results. Store in an airtight container to keep them crisp, not in the fridge. They are naturally gluten-free. For variations, try mint extract instead of vanilla or add toffee bits. If they become chewy, there was too much moisture.
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