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Forgotten Cookies

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

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 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.