May 16, 2011

Today's recipe: Forgotten Cookies



This recipe was a rare treat when I was growing up. Everyone had to cooperate in making these cookies a success, because the oven couldn't be opened - even to peek - for 24 hours... Thus the name, "forgotten cookies". But they were worth the sacrifice!

Forgotten Cookies:

Ingredients
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 C superfine sugar
6 oz chocolate chips (mini chips preferred)

Make on a clear dry day. Set oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkle salt on egg whites & whip until they mold to soft peaks. Add vanilla & beat in sugar 1 Tbsp at a time. Keep beating until very stiff. Fold in chocolate chips.

Drop mixture by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets, making small mounds. Place in preheated oven & SHUT OFF OVEN IMMEDIATELY. Leave in oven - WITHOUT PEEKING - for 24 hours.

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16 comments:

  1. Will give this a try when we have a clear dry day (Does that mean low humidity too?). It may have to wait until October...Wishing you well! Cathy

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  3. OOOH, my Mom makes these around Christmas time, but they were never called such a cool name as "forgotten cookies"- I like that way better! I remember my brother and I waiting and waiting for them though- thanks for the walk down memory lane :)

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  4. Oh my this is the kind of cookies that kids do love because they could be antsy and wondering why it takes too long for the cookie to be done, lol!! Good treat for everyone.

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  5. Sounds yummy! Linking this up with us made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

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  6. Will totally have to give this a try! Thanks for finding me & adding my hop to your list! I really appreciate it!

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  7. Hi.
    Stopping by from the Tuesday hop to say hello and to follow.
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    Have a great day!
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  8. Yeah, meringue cookies, I just blogged about them. I love them because they're so light, sweet and crunchy. Hello! I'm here from the blog hop and your newest follower. I hope you'll come visit and follow my blog too so we can be blogging friends. Thanks!

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  9. Sounds interesting! I’m a new follower from the Totally Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Please stop on by and follow me at http://www.mommydigger.com and say hello :)

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  10. Hi,visiting from the Hop a Little Tuesday. I'm now following your blog. I would love if you could return the favor.
    http://freedelicacies.blogspot.com

    Thank you.

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  11. What a cool recipe! I'd love if you'd link up to Made From Scratch Tuesday sometime! http://www.messhalltobistro.blogspot.com/search/label/Made%20From%20Scratch%20Tuesday

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  12. I am completely intrigued by these cookies. I live in AZ so there are only a few days out of the year that would make baking these cookies out of the question. I can't wait to try them! I am your newest follower. Come over to Greetings From the Asylum and follow me too!

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  13. Hi! I'll have to try those! I'm a new follower, and I found you through Thrifty Thursday blog hoppers. I look forward to seeing more from you! I'd love a follow on my blog too!
    Alisa

    http://asterriskjewelry.blogspot.com/

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  14. Never heard of these before. I am wondering what they look like now! Thanks for linking this up to Fat Camp Friday! Hope to see you next week!

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  15. Looking forward to trying these sometime this week!

    Have a great weekend!

    Kristine
    http://kristinesplace.com/blog

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  16. What a fun idea! I don't know if I could wait that long, though. 0.o

    Btw, I'm stopping by from Seasonal Saturday and hope you'll come join my Spring Blog Hop, too!

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