Description
This classic Fortune Cookies recipe guides you through creating these delicate, crispy treats at home. With a light batter infused with vanilla and almond extracts, these cookies are baked until golden, then quickly shaped to hold your special fortune messages. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or as a fun DIY dessert, these cookies combine traditional flavors with a customizable twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp water
Optional
- Food coloring (for a fun twist)
- Paper strips for fortunes (cut to about 3 inches long)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Shaping Surface: Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper; this will be used to shape and cool the cookies.
- Make the Cookie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy but not stiff, ensuring they remain light and airy for a delicate texture.
- Add Flavorings and Liquids: Mix in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, melted butter, and water until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt into the batter, then stir gently until smooth to avoid lumps.
- Add Color (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter for colorful fortune cookies.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop approximately 1 tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a spoon to spread it into a thin 3-inch circle. Repeat, spacing circles apart according to baking sheet size.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the batter circles for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges turn golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Form the Fortune Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and work quickly while warm. Place a paper fortune strip in the center of each cookie.
- Fold and Shape: Gently fold each cookie in half, then bend the edges over a cup or glass rim to achieve the traditional fortune cookie shape, pressing lightly to seal the edges if needed.
- Cool in Mold: Place the shaped cookies into a muffin tin or a suitable container to hold their form as they cool and harden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the fortune cookies to cool completely at room temperature; once firm, they are ready to enjoy or package for gifting.
Notes
- Work quickly when shaping cookies as they harden fast once removed from the oven.
- You can add food coloring to customize the cookies for special occasions.
- If the cookies harden before shaping, briefly reheat them in the oven for a minute to make pliable again.
- Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking and aid in easy removal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
