Forgotten cookies
Bake a batch of these low-cost forgotten cookies and watch them disappear! Perfect with a nice cup of tea or coffee with family and friends, and makes the perfect homemade Christmas gift.
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 16 (makes 16 cookies)
Time to make: 10 mins , plus 3+ hrs cooling
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Total cost: $6.40 / $0.40 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
- pinch salt
- 120g (½ cup) castor sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 120g (¾ cup) roughly chopped almonds
- 125g (¾ cup) chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy.
2 Gradually add sugar and continue beating until mixture holds stiff peaks and makes a glossy, stiff meringue. Add vanilla, almonds and chocolate.
3 Cover baking tray with baking paper. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture on prepared baking tray. Place in oven then turn oven off. Leave in closed oven overnight (or for at least 3 hours until oven is cold).
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free chocolate chips.
HFG tip
These cookies make a lovely edible gift – pack them in decorative boxes with tissue and a gift tag.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 117cal
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Kilojoules 490kJ
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Protein 2g
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Total fat 6g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 13g
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Dietary fibre 1g
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Sodium 30mg
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Calcium 25mg
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Iron 0.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
Photographer: Wendy Fenwick
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