Description
Delightfully simple cookies that evoke nostalgia with their light and airy texture, perfect for creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients on your countertop.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually Add Sugar: Continue whipping while gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Stir in Vanilla Extract: Gently fold in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Carefully mix in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts using a rubber spatula.
- Drop Onto Baking Sheet: Using a spoon, drop dollops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let Them Bake: Bake in a low-temperature oven (about 200°F or 93°C) for 2 hours.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool inside the oven for an additional 30 minutes after baking.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute egg whites with aquafaba. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookies, nostalgic, dessert, simple recipes, sweets