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Forgotten Chocolate-Pecan Meringue Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours (drying time in turned-off oven)
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Forgotten Cookies are a unique and delicious treat made by baking a meringue-based mixture of egg whites, sugar, chocolate chips, and pecans at a low temperature by turning the oven off immediately, allowing the cookies to slowly dry and crisp over several hours for a light, airy texture.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for the slow drying process of the cookies.
  2. Beat Egg Whites: Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a medium mixing bowl. Beat at medium low speed until the egg whites become frothy, setting the base for the meringue.
  3. Add Sugar: Increase the mixer speed to high and slowly add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, giving the meringue a firm and glossy texture.
  4. Mix in Flavorings and Nuts: Fold in the vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pecans gently to incorporate without deflating the meringue.
  5. Form Cookies: Drop the meringue mixture by teaspoons onto foil-covered baking sheets, spacing about an inch apart to allow for drying.
  6. Slow Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven, then immediately turn the oven off to allow the cookies to dry slowly.
  7. Dry Cookies: Leave the cookies undisturbed in the oven for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, without opening the oven door to ensure they set correctly.
  8. Remove and Cool: Carefully remove the baking sheets from the oven once the drying time is complete. Allow the cookies to cool before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Do not open the oven door during the drying period to maintain the internal temperature and humidity essential for setting the cookies.
  • The slow drying method creates a crisp, airy texture distinct from traditional baking.
  • These cookies keep well in an airtight container for several days due to their dried nature.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or other nuts according to your preference.

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