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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Cookies » Forget Me Nots {rose-flavored meringue cookies}

    LAST UPDATED: December 2, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 4, 2014 By Toni Dash 11 Comments

    Forget Me Nots {rose-flavored meringue cookies}

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    Forget Me Nots {rose-flavored megingues

    Without question, my favorite cookies made by my maternal Grandmother were ‘Forgotten Cookies’. As a child I did not know they were a meringue based cookie as I was too busy being captivated by the magic of them. They are made from a simple combination of egg whites and sugar, pecans and chocolate chips that are put into a preheated oven (which is turned off) and left alone all night. In the morning they would have transformed from a glossy dollop of batter to a perfectly white, matte cookie. They were not like any other I’d ever had and an exotic star when compared to run of the mill chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or peanut butter cookies.

    When placing the cookie in one’s mouth it bears the mystery of cotton candy; what seemed to present as a crunchy cookie begins to dissolve immediately leaving the nuts and chocolate to chew. It thought it was fantastically unexplainable. Of course as an adult I now know these are the wiles of a meringue cookie. They appear prim and well postured only to dissolve when in one’s mouth; like a bird that refuses to be caught in a cage. Poof!

    Forget Me Nots rose-flavored meringues

    Meringues are a personal thing. Some love them for all the things I describe, some poo-poo them for the same reasons. They are a very light treat, perfect for those hanging onto New Year’s Resolutions like a life raft in a monsoon; or for those appreciating a bit of whimsy in their day.

    In anticipation of Valentine’s Day I wanted to create an homage to the Forgotten Cookies with a holiday spin. These meringue cookies are sweet and simple. Bite-size rose-hued treats the flavor of roses. I discovered rose extract awhile back when seeking to make a surprising birthday treat for my daughter. I made cupcakes with rose-flavored cream. She loved them. It’s an interesting experience to eat something that tastes like something smells but is there a more iconic symbol of love than the red rose? I think not.

    Forget Me Nots rose-flavored meringues in bowl

     

    Forget Me Nots {rose-flavored megingues

    Forget Me Nots {rose-flavored meringue cookies}

    Forget Me Nots are sweet, simple rose-flavored meringues. Bite-size and demure. Perfect for Valentine's Day! Gluten-free.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 50 bite-size meringue cookies
    Calories: 11kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 egg whites , room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
    • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon Rose Extract
    • Pink food coloring (I used Wilton Pink Icing Color)*

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line one to two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
    • Using a hand mixer or free-standing mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until foamy, approximately 3 minutes.
    • Add the Cream of Tartar, food coloring (to your preferred depth of color) and rose extract. While beating the mixture, slowly add sugar while beating egg whites until stiff.
    • Fit a pastry bag with a large to extra large Drop Flower or Open Star tip. Add the meringue to the pastry bag and pipe small dollops, each one inch wide at the base.
    • Turn off the oven. Place cookies in the oven, and leave for 2 hours or until morning. Meringues are ready when they are dry and crunchy.

    Notes

    *A natural alternative to color food is India Tree Dyes available online and at Whole Foods. All colors are derived naturally however I have found when used in a baked recipes the colors often become more muted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 2g
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Violet says

      September 06, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      My kids would love these.

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