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Forgotten Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes overnight resting time)
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Forgotten Cookies are a delightfully crisp and chewy treat made by slowly baking a simple mixture of egg whites, sugar, pecans, and chocolate chips. This recipe is unique because after minimal initial baking, the cookies are left in the turned-off oven overnight, allowing them to harden perfectly without drying out. They are an easy-to-make, flavorful dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with little fuss.

Ingredients

Cookie Mixture

  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for initial baking of the cookies.
  2. Beat Egg Whites: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until they become foamy, which should take about 3 minutes.
  3. Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add the granulated sugar to the foamy egg whites while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Gently stir in the pinch of kosher salt, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Form Cookies: Drop the cookie batter by spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon each) onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them adequately to prevent sticking.
  6. Initial Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake briefly—not specified, but usually about 5-7 minutes to set slightly before leaving in oven.
  7. Forgotten Baking: Turn off the oven immediately after the initial baking. Leave the cookies in the turned-off oven overnight without opening the door to allow them to harden perfectly.

Notes

  • Do not open the oven door while the cookies are hardening overnight to ensure proper texture.
  • Using chopped pecans adds a nice crunch; walnuts could be substituted if desired.
  • Make sure to beat egg whites until stiff peaks to achieve the right cookie texture.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • The unique slow drying method results in a chewy yet crispy cookie texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/forgotten-cookies-recipe/