When my children were young, one of their favorite places to be was in the kitchen, helping me prepare meals and snacks.  Even though there might have been some additional cleanup…it was definitely worth it…for me and for them.

If you are looking for a simple cookie recipe with just a few ingredients, this is it.

If you are not great at measuring ingredients and, like me, you need a recipe that is very forgiving, this is it.

Overnight Cookies

You will need: 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup ground almonds, 1 cup raisins, 1 large bowl, 1 mixer, 1 greased cookie sheet.

1. Beat egg whites in bowl till stiff peaks form. (Your little ones will LOVE watching how the liquidy egg whites turn to stiff cream)

2. Add 1/4 sugar and fold in gently.

3. Add ground almonds and raisins and fold in gently.

4. Drop by tablespoonsful onto the greased cookie sheet…I use a canola oil spray.  If you want a smaller cookie, use a teaspoon.

5. Place the cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven and bake for 5 minutes.  Turn off the oven and leave the cookies in at least an hour…or overnight if you wish. 

6. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen, more or less, depending on the size cookie you make.

This cookie is so easy to make and it always tastes delicious and it is so very nutritious.  Kids especially love the idea of waking up in the morning to cookies fresh out of the oven.  Because they are so healthy (and gluten free, come to think of it), you could probably let them have one or two with breakfast.

Happy New Year to All!