Directions: |
Directions:Preheat oven to 225º F and line a large cookie sheet (or two regular-sized cookie sheets—make sure they will fit in your oven together) with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large, completely clean, completely grease-free bowl. If there's even a tiny bit of grease or moisture in your bowl, your egg whites may not whip up properly. The same thing could happen if there is even a tiny bit of egg yolk mixed in with your egg whites.
Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer (with either the whisk or paddle attachment), stir on low speed until mixture becomes foamy.
Increase speed to high.
With mixer on high, gradually add sugar, about one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until sugar is dissolved (about 15-20 seconds between each addition). Superfine sugar may work better than regular granulated sugar, but I've had good luck with both!
Beat until mixture is thick, shiny, and has increased in volume. Mixture should have stiff peaks and sugar should be completely dissolved (you can test this by rubbing a small bit of the mixture between your fingers, if it feels gritty, the sugar isn't dissolved).
Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Fit a large disposable piping bag with a large star-shaped tip and transfer mix to prepared piping bag. Pipe onto prepared cookie sheet. The cookies can be pretty close to each other as they won’t spread, and you will want to bake all of the cookies at the same time, so make sure you make enough space. I typically make them on the smaller side...about a golf ball sized circumference.
Bake on 225º F for one hour. Turn off the oven once the baking time has passed, and do NOT open the oven. Leave the oven door closed and allow cookies to cool completely in the oven (1-2 hours minimum, but I usually leave overnight...hence the name "Forgotten Cookies") before removing.
Cookies should be crisp and can be stored in an airtight container. Keep away from heat and moisture as it can soften your cookies. |
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