How to Make My Own Fortune Cookies
The fortune cookie is a staple of American Chinese restaurants. It is a small circular cookie that is folded with a fortune or saying on a piece of paper inside. It is easy to make your own fortune cookies. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pen or pencil
- Scissors
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- Dash of salt
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- Piece of parchment paper
Instructions
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Cut eight strips of paper 2-by-1/2-inch. Write a different saying, fortune or personal message on each. Fortunes can be funny, witty, inscrutable or personal. If the fortune cookies are for a party, consider ones that are related to the party's theme. Fortunes also can be created and printed from a computer, which would allow for fancy text fonts and small graphics. Ensure that the message fits within the 2-by-1/2-inch size.
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Sift together the flour, sugar, cornstarch and salt into a bowl.
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Add oil and egg white. Stir the mixture until there are no lumps.
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Add water and stir.
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Spread 1 teaspoon of the cookie dough into a 3 ½-inch circle on a griddle heated to 325°F and cook until golden brown (about three or four minutes).
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Turn the cookie over and cook for 1 minute more.
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Place the hot cookie on a piece of parchment paper, put a fortune in the middle and fold the cookie in half. Pinch the edges together gently. Bend the cookie to form the traditional shape and place over the edge of a bowl or cup until cool.
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Tips & Warnings
Add 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract for a richer flavor. Clean the griddle between cookies and oil as needed. Store the fortune cookies in an air- and moisture-free environment.
Work quickly when folding and bending the warm cookie around the fortune. The cookie will not fold or bend if it cools.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit ccharmon: flickr.com
