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Kid-Approved Forgotten Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans

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These foolproof meringue cookies are whipped up in minutes, then left in a turned-off oven overnight to develop a crispy exterior and soft, marshmallowy center. Perfect for busy families, they require no stand mixer, no chilling, and no babysitting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (110g) chopped pecans
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Separate your eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. Let the egg whites come to room temperature (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until frothy and bubbly, about 1 minute. Add the pinch of salt.
  4. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on medium-high speed. Continue beating until the mixture is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks, about 4-6 minutes total.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  6. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, then immediately turn the oven off. Do not open the door.
  9. Leave the cookies in the closed oven for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight.
  10. Remove the cookies from the baking sheet. They should lift easily from the parchment. If they stick, return them to the turned-off oven for another hour or two.

Notes

Humidity can affect the texture; on humid days, leave cookies in the turned-off oven for a full 12 hours. Do not overbeat the egg whites—stop when stiff, glossy peaks form. Use a light-colored baking sheet to prevent over-browning. Always use parchment paper. For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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