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Light Forgotten Cookies Easy Guilt-Free Dessert

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These light forgotten cookies are airy, melt-in-your-mouth meringues made with just 4 ingredients. They’re a guilt-free dessert that you literally forget in the oven overnight, resulting in crisp, tender cookies perfect for satisfying a sweet craving without the heaviness.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, or 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Separate 3 large eggs while cold, then let the egg whites sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Pour the egg whites into a clean bowl. Add the salt (and cream of tartar if using). Begin whipping on medium speed until frothy, about 2 minutes.
  4. With the mixer running, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time over about 2 minutes.
  5. Increase speed to high and whip for 4-6 minutes until stiff, glossy peaks form. The mixture should look like marshmallow fluff and hold its shape when the beaters are lifted.
  6. Drizzle in the vanilla extract and whip for another 30 seconds to incorporate.
  7. If using mix-ins, fold them in gently with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  9. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, then immediately turn the oven off. Do not open the door.
  10. Let the cookies sit in the turned-off oven for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Remove from the oven. The cookies should be dry to the touch and lift easily off the parchment paper. Let cool completely on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature egg whites. Avoid making on humid days; if necessary, leave oven door slightly cracked for last 2 hours. Do not over whip meringue. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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