The name "Forgotten Cookies" comes from leaving these cookies to bake in the oven overnight after it's been turned off.
INGREDIENTS: 2 egg whites, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar pinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate chips PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until they hold stiff peaks. Add salt and vanilla. Stir well. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Cover cookie sheet with foil and grease with butter or margarine. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the foil. Put in oven then turn the oven off. Leave overnight in oven with door closed.
