Description
Delight in Forgotten Cookies, a light and airy meringue treat, combines crispy texture with sweet, chocolate-infused flavors. These simple yet elegant cookies are made primarily from egg whites and sugar, enhanced with cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a delightful twist. Perfect for those seeking a low-fat, gluten-free dessert, they bake at a low temperature to achieve a delicate crunch without browning.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 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)
Flavor Enhancements
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the room-temperature egg whites and a pinch of cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly incorporate the granulated sugar or keto sweetener one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat for 4-5 minutes until the mixture achieves stiff, glossy peaks.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and your choice of extracts (vanilla or mint), being careful not to deflate the meringue to maintain its airy texture.
- Shape Cookies: Spoon dollops of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each for expansion. Shape the dollops as desired.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the meringue cookies for approximately 90 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven and allow the cookies to cool inside the oven to dry out completely, ensuring a crisp finish.
Notes
- Use room-temperature egg whites for better volume and stability.
- Cream of tartar stabilizes the egg whites and aids in achieving stiff peaks.
- Adjust sweetness when using cocoa powder and keto sweeteners according to taste.
- Allow cookies to cool slowly in the oven to avoid cracking and to create a crisp texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: forgotten cookies, meringue cookies, chocolate chip cookies, cocoa cookies, gluten free dessert, keto cookies, low-fat dessert
