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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.

Serves: 16 (makes 16 cookies)

Time to make: 10 mins , plus 3+ hrs cooling

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

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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)

Calories 117 cal

Kilojoules 490 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 30 mg

Calcium 25 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

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.