Delicious Fortune Cookies
Create a whimsical touch for any occasion with this recipe for Delicious Fortune Cookies—a fun and customizable dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to enjoy! These crisp, golden cookies, infused with a hint of vanilla and almond extract, are the perfect blank canvas for your personalized messages. With just a few basic ingredients like all-purpose flour, egg whites, and sugar, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. The step-by-step method ensures perfect folding and shaping for that classic fortune cookie look. Whether for party favors, holiday celebrations, or as a unique treat, these homemade fortune cookies will make memorable moments even sweeter! Plus, they’re easy to store in an airtight container for up to a week, making them a versatile homemade treat that lasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Write or print out your custom fortunes on small strips of paper (about 2.5 inches long). Set them aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and water until frothy and smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly runny. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread each portion into a thin 3-inch circle using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. Work in small batches (around 3 cookies per sheet) to prevent the cookies from hardening before folding.
Bake for 7-8 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and work quickly. Use a spatula to lift a cookie onto a clean, dry surface. Place a fortune strip in the center, fold the cookie in half to form a semicircle, then gently bend the folded edge over the rim of a glass to shape it into the classic fortune cookie curve. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Allow the shaped cookies to cool completely in a muffin tin to help them retain their shape.
Store fully cooled fortune cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 760 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
