Easy Forgotten Cookies: Best 3-Ingredient No-Bake Dessert
These Easy Forgotten Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans are a foolproof, no-fuss dessert. Simply whip up a meringue, fold in mix-ins, and let the oven do the work overnight for a crisp exterior and chewy, melt-in-your-mouth center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (oven off)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (includes overnight resting)
- Yield: 24-30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the room-temperature egg whites and salt. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- With the mixer running on medium-high speed, gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
- Beat in the vanilla extract on low speed until just combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. You should get about 24-30 cookies.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Immediately turn the oven OFF. Do not open the oven door.
- Let the cookies sit in the closed, cooling oven for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Once the oven is completely cool, remove the cookies. They should be firm on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside.
Notes
Ensure bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of grease for best results. Room temperature egg whites are essential. Do not open the oven door during the cooling process. For humid climates, leave cookies in the turned-off oven for an extra 2-3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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