Forgotten Cookies

Magically crisp on the outside, chewy in the center ; these forgotten cookies bake overnight in a turned-off oven. A foolproof dessert that practically makes itself while you sleep!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Overnight resting time: 8

Total Time: 8 15

Servings: cookies

Calories: 65kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
1 Large mixing bowl
1 Rubber spatula
1 Parchment paper
1 Baking sheet
Measuring spoons/cups

Ingredients

2 large Egg whites Room temperature
⅔ cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chips
1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts your choice
¼ teaspoon Cream of tartar helps stabilize egg whites
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

¼ cup Mini marshmallows for extra sweetness
¼ cup Coconut flakes for a tropical twist
– Chopped almonds or hazelnuts optional nut alternatives

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whip egg whites until foamy.
Add cream of tartar, beat to soft peaks.
Gradually add sugar, beat to stiff peaks.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
Place in oven, turn OFF oven immediately.
Leave cookies overnight without opening the door.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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