How to Make My Own Fortune Cookies

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Fortune cookie

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
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Instructions

    • 1

      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.

    • 2

      Sift together the flour, sugar, cornstarch and salt into a bowl.

    • 3

      Add oil and egg white. Stir the mixture until there are no lumps.

    • 4

      Add water and stir.

    • 5

      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).

    • 6

      Turn the cookie over and cook for 1 minute more.

    • 7

      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.

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.

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  • Photo Credit ccharmon: flickr.com

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