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Forgotten Cookies

Forgotten Cookies: Nostalgic Meringue Treats for Home Bakers

Forgotten Cookies are nostalgic meringue treats that offer a chewy texture and delightful flavors, perfect for home bakers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Setting Time 6 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meringue Base
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure they are at room temperature for maximum volume.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness; avoid substitutes.
Add-Ins
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Regular marshmallows can be substituted but may affect texture.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Choose dark, milk, or semi-sweet for flavor.
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitution.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and then turn it off to use the residual heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar while mixing until stiff peaks form (4-5 minutes).
  4. Gently fold in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips with a spatula.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the warm oven and let the cookies set for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSugar: 16g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.

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