Name: Forgottens
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup mini chocolate chips; ½ cup hazelnuts; ½ teaspoon cinnamon

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Forgottens

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Christmas Day at my aunt’s house was filled with all sorts of “must-haves.” From buttery rolls to her mother-in-law’s creamed pearl onions, her table was loaded with tradition. Once the turkey, oyster stuffing and other savories had been devoured, she’d bring out a tray of Forgottens. As kids, we preferred these to Ambrosia and fruit cake- her Christmas standbys. Nowadays, I like to add chopped hazelnuts to my Forgottens for textural interest, and a large pinch of cinnamon for festive spice. Note that the cook time is long, but it is not active time. The name Forgottens is derived from the cooking method – turning the oven off and leaving the cookies to finish until the oven fully cools.

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Servings dozen

Ingredients

2 egg whites
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup hazelnuts
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Toast hazelnuts for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and when cool enough to handle, rub the loose skins off. Coarsely chop and set aside.
In a stand mixer or using hand-held beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar, about a tablespoon at a time. Beat in the vanilla and cinnamon, then stir in the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
Drop by teaspoons onto parchment lined baking sheets. Place in the 350 degree oven, then turn the oven off and don’t open until it is cold.
Store in a sealed container for up to a week.

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