Forgotten Cookies are meringue cookies with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. They are placed in a previously heated oven and ‘forgotten’ overnight to finish!
Updated December 2018
This is a cookie kinda month in my book. I personally have scaled back to focus my baking on preparing for Santa.
These cookies are beautiful, glossy batter when put on the cookie sheets and emerge in the morning with a matte meringue finish.
I have had my eye on a recipe from my Grandmother's recipe box and this occasion seemed the right time to break it out.
Forgotten Cookies. With a name like that who could pass up making them; especially in this month filled with sentimental mood and generous heart toward anyone or anything needing some love.
I remember these cookies from when I was a child. My Grandmother was not a mad baker but managed to deliver whenever we visited. It's funny to think about that now.
Do Grandmother's still bake cookies in anticipation for visits from their grandkids? A very civilized hospitality if you ask me.
Grandmother's now are probably too busy taking Zumba classes, playing mahjong and growing micro greens for their smoothies I suppose.
What are Forgotten Cookies?
This cookie is basically a lovely meringue cookie but with more substance in its 'bite' due to the chocolate chips and nuts.
Ingredients in Forgotten Cookies?
The ingredients in Forgotten Cookies are simple and probably in your kitchen right now:
- Egg whites
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt (I prefer Kosher Salt)
- Vanilla Extract
- Pecans
- Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
How to Make Forgotten Cookies
The ingredients are mixed together, dropped by spoonfuls (tip: If you wanted the recipe to yield more, use a small dining spoon) onto a baking sheet, and put in the preheated oven (which is then turned off).
As the name suggests, they are ‘forgotten’ until the next morning.
The magical transformation from a glossy, wet batter to crisp, matte cookie still enchants me. Forgotten Cookies expand a bit overnight too.
Naturally Gluten-Free
After becoming gluten-free I appreciated them even more since there is no flour.
A Secret Tip about Forgotten Cookies
The cookies will actually set within a few hours and will be crisp to the touch with a matte finish. So if you can’t wait, check them after a few hours.
It’s still fun to pop them into the oven and find them finished in the morning (especially for little chefs)!
Kids Can Make Forgotten Cookies
This is a very easy cookie to make with children too. They can help with the measuring and dropping the batter onto the cookie sheet. A heavy mixer works great to whip up the egg whites in no time. Sticking these in the oven before bed to let your little chefs discover the fully formed cookies in the morning is sure to bring on the holiday excitement!
How to Store
Store Forgotten Cookies in an airtight container, layering waxed paper between layers of cookies.
Keep them in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing them
They can also be frozen. Pack them in the same way as described above.
Store them for 3-4 months and thaw at room temperature in the container.
Note: The recipe for Glogg (Scandanavian mulled wine) which was originally featured here has moved to its own page!
Recipe
Forgotten Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Egg Whites
- 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Pecans , chopped
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat egg whites until foamy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Slowly add sugar while beating egg whites until stiff.
- Stir in salt, vanilla, pecans and chocolate chips. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by the spoonful (I used a small dining spoon so the cookies were about 1 tablespoon of the batter each)
- Turn off the oven. Place cookies in the oven and leave until morning without opening the oven while they are hardening.
Camilla ~ Caffay Way says
I just have to mention that my mom told me last week she had taken a Zumba class at her gym. Which means you are spot on about G'mas doing Zumba these days ha ha! Love that you featured Glögg, I have a Swedish version planned as a post in a few weeks. Your Forgotten Cookies look great, I've never tried to make meringue at altitude but seeing yours make me feel “not so scared” about it. So glad to have met you on here!
Brooks at Cakewalker says
I LOVE the notion of putting a tray of cookies in the oven to forget about them until morning…no timer to set, not even peeking several times to check for doneness. Who wouldn't like that? The appearance of the cookie is a delightful nod to yesteryear. I have an inkling the Glogg would do well in my house too. Thank you for sharing both these treasures!
Burwell General Store says
I need some Glogg right now. Happy swapiversary, Toni! It has been such a pleasure to get to know you over the year, I can't believe we've been doing it for so long! Your posts always make me laugh, and I always love the boozy pairing. Here's to another year!
rosemarried says
I love (LOVE) the family aspect to this recipe. this is what holiday baking is all about ! that and having a cocktail while baking, which I can always count on you for! Love the mulled wine pairing. As always, you have such thoughtful and creative recipes.
Kim Bee says
I have never seen these cookies before or anything similar. The joys of living in a culinary black hole. My grandmother was not a big baker but she always made us fries. Lol. My mom was the typical stay at home mom though. I always swore I would be the kind of gramma who would always have cookies and glitter paint when my grandkids show up. I sure hope I am when the time comes. I'll have to make these for them and start my own traditions. Great recipes and lovely photos. Your pictures are always outstanding.
Kirsten@My German Kitchen...in the Rockies says
In Germany we have our own Glogg. It is called “Gluehwein”. It is a very similar recipe. Warms you up at the Christmas market visit.
The cookies are also similar to a recipe my aunt used to bake. Translated they are called “Bees Nests”. I love the airiness of that cookie.
Anne@frommysweetheart says
What great vintage cookbooks and an amazing transformation of a tollhouse cookie! And your glogg is a perfect drink for the upcoming holidays! (I think Santa would like that, too!)
Alli says
I love the name Forgotten Cookies…that is the most perfect name to give them. There is a bakery in Ohio where I am from, that makes a very similar version with coconut and calls them 'Wind Cookies'. Yum!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I would never forget these cookies; really one of my favorites. I was almost tempted to do the same when I saw someone else do them but she used toffee in lieu of pecans. Glad for the purposes of this swap that we did not make almost the same thing!
ping says
A friend was just raving to me about Glogg. Now I can see why. Sounds like a beautifully infused flavorful wine. Great for the holidays! I love the meringues as well. I wonder if they'll go all soft in our humid weather?