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
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} says
Happy New Year to you as well Christina. I have never made cookies that you somehow forget about them in the oven. I'm very intrigued.
sippitysup says
I was hoping you would include the photos. GREG
Feast on the Cheap says
Love these! Somehow they remind me of that crack snack comprised of chex cereal, white chocolate, pretzels and whatever else is hanging around. Deeeeelish. Happy New Year!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I hear you about time flying, I swear I have no idea where the last decade went! Love that these are from your grandma, those are always the best recipes.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
What a great wheat free cookie recipe! I'll have to share this with a few friends. :)
Krissy's Creations says
What a great recipe! I love that they are Gluten-Free {Steve's sisters are GF and I bake a lot for them}. Ohhh and isn't it so funny looking back at those awkward stages, I just laugh and think, "Thank goodness I'm done with that" haha :)
Kimby says
Christina, I loved your lead-in to your Forgotten Cookies recipe. Funny how those "looks back" make you appreciate now even more. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane!
Karly says
I sat next to a blond beauty queen named Summer Flowers in high school. I'll never forget her and her frilly, girly, beauty queen name.
Also, I once didn't shave in 7th grade just because it was new to me and I wasn't good about remembering to do it and one of the mean boys totally called me out on it and made fun of my hairy legs all day. Longest. Day. Ever.
honeywhatscooking says
oooh, not bad, not bad, no oil, no butter, only good fat - love it. i really love your recipes and the portions are just right. i don't get how some people make dessert everyday and are still in shape. love your site
Lauren says
I'm thinking I want to see all these emo pictures!! And, my grandma makes these cookies every Christmas! So good...