Description
Forgotten Cookies (Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies) are a nostalgic delight that combines airy meringue with rich chocolate chips, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to late-night snacks. Simple to prepare and easily customizable, they evoke fond memories of baking in Grandma’s kitchen. With their light texture and sweet flavor, these cookies will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and chocolate chips without deflating the mixture.
- Spoon dollops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 1 hour; then turn off the oven and let the cookies cool completely inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg