Forgotten Cookies

Forgotten Cookies

aka Forgotten Kisses

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 13m
Cook Time: 10h
Total Time: 10h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 48
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

45
Calories
3g
Fat
4g
Carbohydrate
1g
Protein
0mg
Cholestero
15mg
Sodium
Forgotten Cookies

Recipe Description

Some people call them Forgotten Cookies, and some call them Forgotten Kisses. No matter how you call these chocolate chip meringue cookies, they taste delicious, and they are perfect for any occasion. The recipe is super easy to make and needs only one bowl. You can make them with your kids too.

Before you start, make sure that the bowl and whisk attachment are clean, completely dry, and grease-free. Then whip the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks and fold in vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. Spoon the dough onto a baking sheet and pop it into the oven. And here’s where the patience comes in! Now you have to wait overnight to enjoy these beautiful bite-sized cookies. Some think that it is a long time, especially if your house is full of cookie lovers. No matter how long it takes, they are worth the wait!

To make these Forgotten Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Forgotten Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare two baking sheets

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    Preheat the oven to 350 °F, line two baking sheets with foil and grease the foil with butter.

  2. 2

    Beat egg whites

    1 min
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    In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat 2 egg whites until foamy.

  3. 3

    Add sugar

    5 min
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    Gradually add ⅔ cup sugar and beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Add vanilla and salt

    1 min
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    Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and blend.

  5. 5

    Add pecans and chocolate chips

    1 min
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    Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Spoon dough onto baking sheets

    5 min
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    Using two teaspoons, spoon the dough onto prepared baking sheets.

  7. 7

    Place in the oven

    10h
    Step 7 - Forgotten Cookies

    Place baking sheets in the preheated oven and turn the oven off. Leave the cookies in the oven overnight and don’t open the door.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Forgotten Cookies

    Serve or store in an airtight container.

This easy Forgotten Cookies recipe is great to have in your back pocket, especially when you want to treat your family and friends with your cookie-baking skills. Try this easy recipe soon and come back to leave a review.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Olivia Smith
February 26, 2025
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Tasty bites, loved!

Val
August 21, 2024
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Deliciosas

Ella
March 23, 2024
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My niece and I made these last weekend. They were easy and super yummy! Totally worth the wait!

Isabelle Carter
March 13, 2024
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OMG! These Forgotten Cookies are a total game changer! I whipped 'em up with my kids, and they disappeared in no time! So delish!

Vicky
October 22, 2023
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Delicious!

Paige Thompson
October 3, 2023
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Cookies for days!

Natalie Brown
October 2, 2023
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I made these Forgotten Cookies for a friend’s gathering. They were simple to prepare and everyone loved them. I forgot about them overnight, but the patience paid off with delicious cookies.

Luke
October 1, 2023
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These cookies are super easy. Made them with my kids.

Amanda
March 14, 2023
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These cookies are my family’s favorite! So simple and fun to make together.

Mike
July 15, 2022
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Superb

Diana Brooks
March 23, 2022
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Super delicious cookies! My kids had a blast helping me make these. We waited anxiously overnight, but the moment we tasted them, we knew it was worth it. The mix of chocolate and pecans is just perfect. Definitely making these again!

Athina
December 25, 2020
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I love it! Thanks!

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