Forgotten Cookies

Forgotten Cookies

Easy to make. Just mix them and put in the oven and forget them for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts, pecans or other nuts Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or greased aluminum foil.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks.
  • Fold in the vanilla and chocolate chips. Add nuts, if desired.
  • Spoon onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Place the cookies into the preheated oven, shut the door and turn off the oven. Let cookies sit in the turned off oven for 5 to 6 hours or overnight without opening the door.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Add food coloring, if desired. Skip the nuts and use extra chocolate chips, mini chips or regular size.