Things You'll Need:
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- Computer and Printer
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Step 1
MAKE THE INSIDE FIRST: Before you begin making the cookie, you'll need to make the fortune inside first. Are you making fortune cookies for a family reunion, to announce a soon-to-be arrival, asking someone to a dance, or for a fun family night activity? Work on personalizing your message or head to the internet site Chinese-Fortune-Cookies.com. They have printable fortune cookie messages similar to what you would get at a Chinese restaurant. Print, cut and have the slips of paper ready to go once the cookies come out.
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Step 2
MAKE THE OUTSIDE: Next you will want to make the inside of the cookies. While working on your fortunes, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheets, or line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Whip your egg whites and sugar with your mixer on high speed for approximately 2 minutes. Reduce your mixer speed to low and stir in butter, vanilla, almond extract, water and flour one at a time, blending ingredients well. The mixture should resemble pancake batter. Spoon mixture into 3 inch circles on the baking sheet. Leave room between each circle as batter will spread as it cooks. Bake for 5-7 minutes, watching carefully after the cookies have been in for five minutes. When edges begin to brown slightly, remove from oven.
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Step 3
SHAPE AND FINISH: When cookies are removed from oven, you will need to work quickly to shape them. You may want a second pair of hands to help you. Quickly place a fortune inside the cookie, fold the cookie in half, then fold in half again to form a horseshoe shape. If cookies spring open, put them in a muffin tin or remove from the cookie sheet until they set. Once the cookies set and are hardened, they are ready to enjoy!
Comments
bethjess39564 said
on 12/6/2008 What a great baking day with the kids! Perfect for parties. 5* I'm favoriting right now.
juliebmack said
on 11/27/2008 I bet this is fun at a get together, especially if you can get them to fold right! Thanks!
americanguru said
on 11/11/2008 I love fortune cookies.
wytetyger059 said
on 10/2/2008 I like fortune cookies and always eat mine and my son's at our local Chinese restaurant. I'm definitely going to try this! Thanks. 5*
1citygirl said
on 9/26/2008 Yes, they can be a challenge to make! The first time around I had a really hard time getting the cookies to fold over. I do suggest trying this recipe ahead of time!