Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts (pecans recommended)
- 6 oz mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or your favorite candy
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites along with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This means the egg whites should hold firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Fold in Flavors and Nuts: Gently fold in the vanilla extract, nuts (pecans), and mini chocolate chips or your chosen candy, ensuring even distribution without deflating the egg whites.
- Portion the Cookies: Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Turn Oven OFF and Bake Overnight: Immediately turn the oven OFF after preheating to 350°F, place the cookie sheets inside, and leave the cookies in the oven for at least 8 hours or overnight without opening the oven door. The residual heat slowly ‘bakes’ the cookies into a light, crisp, and chewy treat.
Notes
- Do not open the oven during the 8-hour baking process as this will disrupt the slow baking effect.
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts or dried fruits as desired.
- Use mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolates for better distribution in the cookies.
- The unique baking method relies on residual heat from the preheated oven, so ensure your oven is fully preheated before placing the cookies inside.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
