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Forgotten Cookies

Modified: Sep 14, 2021 · Published: Apr 8, 2010 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Ah, Forgotten Cookies. Such an appropriate name! They are so good, but only thought of when there is a excess of egg whites to be used. This particular recipe is one I made when I had leftover egg whites from the Custard with Whipped Cream and Blackberries post.

forgotten cookies or Meringues
So pretty!?

Real Reason They Are Called Forgotten Cookies

They are a cookie we tend to forget about, but the real reason for the name is that you are supposed to put the egg white cookies in the oven, turn off the heat, close the door, then forget about them for 8 hours. You can make the cookies with just egg whites and sugar, or you can add flavored chips. This version calls for butterscotch chips and nuts.

Add-Ins

Whenever I eat these type of cookies, which are also called Meringues, I start thinking about all the other possible add-ins. For instance, you could use Nilla wafers instead of nuts, some white chips instead of chocolate, and tablespoon of two of banana pudding mix in place of the same amount of sugar.

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Recipe

Forgotten Cookies

Anna
Forgotten Cookies are meringue cookies made by putting cookies in an oven, turning it off and closing the door.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 hours hrs
Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18

Ingredients
 

  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat egg whites until white and foamy. Gradually add salt and sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the vanilla, chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoons onto lined cookie sheets.
  • Place the cookies into the preheated oven, shut the door and turn off the oven immediately. Let cookies sit in the turned off oven for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • Makes 18-24 depending on how big you make your scoops.
Keyword Forgotten Cookies
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  1. Anna says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Whoa! That sounds wild! I love horseradish.

  2. Megan Barner says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    I substituted shredded horseradish for the nuts. Wow! The sweet and savory combination is amazing 🙂

  3. janet says

    April 11, 2010 at 11:46 am

    I made these but used toasted walnuts and leftover bits and pieces of bittersweet chocolate (rough choppe). Great recipe and very easy to make. Thanks!

  4. janet says

    April 09, 2010 at 6:25 am

    These look wonderful!! A great way to finish up bits and pieces of chocolate, nuts, dried fruits(?) So, did ya make the banana pudding yet? Thanks for the recipe!

  5. Anna says

    April 08, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    The only problem with the "Forgotten" method is you have to make them before bedtime. I'm usually tired and not in the mood to bake at night. During the day, it't hard to find a 5-6 hour period where the oven is not in use.

  6. Cookie says

    April 08, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I've only made Meringue Cookies once and just baked them at a very low temperature for a couple of hours. I didn't learn about the "forgotten" method until afterwards. I can't wait to try these with the nuts and chips!

  7. Jennifer says

    April 08, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    I love meringue cookies. I usually put mini chocolate chips in and sliced almonds. I've never left them in the oven overnight, though, that's a good idea.

  8. Katrina says

    April 08, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Not sure why you're on a banana kick either, since "the others" won't eat it, right? 😉

    But that does sound really good and for some reason, I have an open thing of banana pudding. I'll have to check the freezer for some egg whites.

  9. Barbara says

    April 08, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    This is probably a stupid question but can you make recipes like this with powdered egg whites?

Peanut Butter Fudge Jumbles recipe baked in a 9-inch square Pampered Chef stoneware pan.

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