Print

Vintage Forgotten Cookies: Easy Overnight Meringue Drops

A plate of fluffy, white forgotten cookies topped generously with chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make these nostalgic Forgotten Cookies, an old-fashioned meringue dessert that bakes overnight as the oven cools. They result in light, airy cookies that are crisp outside and melt in your mouth inside, perfect for holiday cookie swaps.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Beat in the vanilla extract and cream of tartar until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips and chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  8. Place the baking sheets into the preheated oven. Immediately turn the oven off.
  9. Leave the cookies in the oven overnight, or for at least 8 hours, allowing the oven to cool completely. Do not open the oven door during this time.
  10. Once the oven is completely cool, remove the Forgotten Cookies and store them in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg whites for the best volume when whipping.
  • Make sure your mixing bowl and whisk attachments are completely free of any grease or water.
  • These cookies are excellent for make ahead holiday baking since they store well.
  • If you prefer, substitute the chocolate chips and pecans with other mix-ins like peppermint pieces or finely chopped walnuts.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://tastethisplate.com/forgotten-cookies-recipe-easy-overnight-meringue/