Quick No-Bake Forgotten Cookies: Easy 3-Ingredient Meringues
These forgotten cookies are light, airy meringues with melted chocolate chips inside. Made with just three ingredients and a unique ‘forgotten’ method, they’re perfect for late-night cravings or effortless entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (oven is turned off)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (includes overnight resting)
- Yield: 18-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate your eggs, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites.
- Pour the egg whites into a clean, dry mixing bowl.
- Beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy and soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium-high until thick, glossy, and stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (and optional vanilla, cream of tartar, or salt) using a rubber spatula.
- Drop spoonfuls of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, using about 2 tablespoons per cookie, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and immediately turn the oven OFF. Close the door and do not open it.
- Let the cookies sit in the closed oven for at least 6 hours or overnight, until dry on the outside and easily lifted off the parchment.
Notes
Room temperature eggs are essential for proper whipping. Humidity can affect texture; on humid days, leave cookies in the turned-off oven for an extra 2-3 hours. For vegan version, use aquafaba (3 tablespoons per egg white). Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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