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Forgotten Cookies Recipe

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These Forgotten Cookies are delicate meringue treats featuring a crisp exterior and light, airy texture inside. Made from simple ingredients like egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar or keto sweetener, and enhanced with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and vanilla or mint extract, these cookies are baked at a low temperature and slowly cooled in the oven for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

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Meringue Base

  • 3 large Egg Whites (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or Keto Sweetener (like Erythritol) (1:1 substitution for keto)

Flavorings and Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (use sugar-free for keto)
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (adjust sweetness accordingly)
  • 1 teaspoon Extracts (Vanilla or Mint) (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Beat Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature egg whites with cream of tartar. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. This stabilizes the meringue and prepares it for sugar incorporation.
  3. Add Sweetener: Gradually add the granulated sugar or keto sweetener, one tablespoon at a time, beating continuously until the mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks, which usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes. This step is crucial for the meringue’s structure and sweetness.
  4. Fold in Flavorings: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips and cocoa powder, along with your chosen extract (vanilla or mint), gently mixing to maintain the airy texture of the meringue.
  5. Shape Cookies: Spoon dollops of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for expansion. Shape them as you wish, whether round or rustic peaks.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven, leave the door closed, and allow the cookies to cool completely inside the oven. This slow cooling helps prevent cracks and preserves their delicate texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to achieve better volume and stability when beating.
  • Ensure all mixing utensils and bowls are completely clean and free of grease for best meringue results.
  • Slow cooling inside the oven is key to preserving the delicate structure and preventing cracks in the cookies.
  • Adjust sweetness when using cocoa powder and sugar substitutes to balance flavors.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to their ingredients.

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