Forgotten Cookies

Name: Forgotten Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min./batch + cooling

Yield 4 dozen

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Forgotten cookies, aka "surprise cookies," are fluffy meringues filled with specks of chocolate and nuts. Learn what makes this vintage recipe so beloved, and how to perfect them at home.

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand for 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 250° for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1-1/2 hours. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 meringue: 70 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy surprise in every bite. Mom knows this fun dessert is a fitting finale to a big meal. —Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois

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