Fortune Cookies are a fun and whimsical treat, often enjoyed at the end of a meal with a hidden message inside. These crispy, delicate cookies are lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla and almond flavor, making them a perfect blank canvas for your personal fortunes or notes. Whether you’re making them for a party, a special event, or just for fun, fortune cookies are surprisingly simple to make at home. The key to these treats is shaping them while they are still warm and pliable, giving you the chance to add a personal touch to every cookie.
Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- Paper fortunes (handwritten or printed)
Instructions:
- Prepare the batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar until frothy. Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and water.
- Add the dry ingredients: Sift the flour and salt into the wet mixture, and stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Spread the batter: Using a tablespoon, drop small amounts of batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into thin circles (about 3-4 inches in diameter). Be sure to only do 2-3 cookies at a time, as they need to be shaped quickly after baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and quickly work with one cookie at a time.
- Shape the cookies: Place a fortune in the center of each cookie. Use a spatula to fold the cookie in half, then gently fold the edges over the rim of a glass or the edge of a bowl to create the classic fortune cookie shape. Hold in place for a few seconds until the cookie cools and hardens.
- Cool completely: Place the shaped cookies in a muffin tin to help them hold their shape as they cool. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Enjoy your homemade fortune cookies with personalized fortunes inside! They make for a fun and delicious treat that’s sure to impress.