Toffee Chocolate Chip Meringues (Overnight Forgotten Cookies)

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These are sometimes called “forgotten cookies,” because you put them in a hot oven, turn the oven off, and forget about them until morning. Light, crisp and airy, they’re packed with chocolate chips and toffee bits and made with just five ingredients. They’re naturally gluten-free, which makes them a thoughtful addition to a holiday cookie tray.

Tips for perfect meringues

• Use a spotless bowl. Any grease or a speck of yolk keeps egg whites from whipping. Wipe the bowl with a little vinegar first.
• Add the sugar slowly, a tablespoon at a time, and beat until the meringue is thick and glossy.
• Fold gently so you don’t lose the air.
• Don’t open the oven! Leave the door closed overnight, at least 8 hours.
• Avoid humid days. Meringues soak up moisture and can turn sticky.

Allergy note

Meringues are naturally gluten-free, but check the labels on your chocolate chips and toffee bits. Some toffee contains nuts or is made in facilities with nuts.

Mandie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Meringues

Crisp, airy overnight meringue cookies with chocolate chips and toffee bits. Naturally gluten-free.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 30 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 large egg whites at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips mini chips work great
• 1 cup toffee bits

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. With the mixer running, add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until thick and glossy. Beat in the vanilla.
3. With a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and toffee bits.
4. Drop tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheet.
5. Put the sheet in the oven, then turn the oven OFF. Leave the door closed overnight, at least 8 hours.
6. In the morning, remove the meringues and store them in an airtight container.

Notes

Check labels on chocolate and toffee if you need gluten-free or nut-free.

FAQ

Why are my meringues sticky?

Humidity or underbaking. Leave them in the oven longer, and store them airtight as soon as they’re done.

Can I use mini chocolate chips?

Yes. Minis are lighter and stay suspended in the meringue better.

How long do they keep?

Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

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