First and foremost, Happy New Year, y’all!
The arrival of the New Year just makes me feel older. Even though I'm only 27, I'm finding myself in complete shock at how quickly time passes. I can’t believe my 10-year high school reunion invitations are being addressed as we speak. Don’t get me wrong though: I am not longing for the old days. No thank you to the acne that hit me in my early 20s instead of high school when it hit everyone else. Nor am I pining to relive my no-leg shaving phase or my weird, indie rock/emo clothing and horn rimmed glasses days.
On Christmas, my lovely Godparents (hi Glori & Carl!) found some photos from my awful emo phase. I distinctly remember the day when I wore cut-off army green pants and black converse to chemistry lab. My skinny ankles stuck out just enough to give a peak at my unshaven legs. (Do I even need to mention that a bra-less phase coincided with the hippie no-shaving phase?) Anyway, this blonde-haired beauty queen sat next to me that day. Her intense glares made it clear that she not only disapproved whole-heartedly of my 'look', but she was puzzled why a woman would want to portray herself this way. I want to thank that girl because she made me shave my legs and thus ended the razor-free streak in my life (and probably prevented futures ones as well). Her name was Summer, and I’m almost certain her last name was a season, too. (I bet Summer the beauty queen has 4 kids, bad roots and barely enough time to shave her own legs these days, just sayin’).
In the spirit of forgetting the awkward days of our youth, I want to share my grandma’s recipe for forgotten cookies.
Forgotten cookies consist of a beaten egg white with lots of goodies folded in (nuts, chocolate and coconut) that are scooped onto a foil-lined baking sheet (do not forget the foil!) and placed in a hot oven that you turn off promptly. They just so happen to be gluten-free if that’s your thing. I made the recipe as-written, but I think you could have a lot of fun here with different mix-ins: coconut, macadamia nuts and butterscotch chips? Dried cherries, orange zest and white chocolate? Lemon zest, hazelnuts and a splash of Frangelico? Have at it!
You will adore this simple cookie recipe.Forgotten Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 160Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
merry jennifer says
Such a unique cookie recipe!
And I think you're right about Summer. I had lots of Summer-types in my high school, and you've pretty much described their current life right now. :)
Erin says
My mom made these over the holidays, which just chocolate chips. Delicious! :)
Bev Weidner says
I want to see a picture of you in your emo-gear.
Happy New Year!
Charlie says
Hi: These cookies sound good.
I'll leave out the coconut though (daughter allergic).
Thanks for the recipe.
Wishing for you and yours to have a New Year filled with blessings.
Cassie says
Oh awkward days, you couldn't pay me enough to be young again. You could definitely pay me to eat cookies though. These sound unique and amazing!
Cookbook Queen says
I looove recipes like this...it's practically magic!!
I had my own awkward phases. Lots of overalls...and one of the straps may have been unfastened. Ahem.
Carrie says
These sound AWESOME! My son will adore them! Thanks :)
OH and boy did I ever have those awkward stages too;)
nicole {sweet peony} says
agh you reminded me that my 10-year high school reunion is coming up soon... i feel so old! and you should totally share that emo picture of you hehe!
anyways, these cookies sound really good! almost like divinity in cookie form! anyway, happy happy new year! so happy that i found your blog and i look forward to all the goodies you have to share this year. and maybe our paths will cross too :)
Maria says
Happy New Year! Love these cookies! Can't wait to try them!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I used to make these all the time as a kid! Fantastic!