Fortune Cookies
Crispy, golden, and delightfully customizable, homemade Fortune Cookies are a whimsical treat perfect for any special occasion or as a fun surprise dessert. Crafted with simple pantry staples like egg whites, sugar, and all-purpose flour, these delicate cookies pack buttery richness with a subtle hint of vanilla and almond undertones. The real magic lies in their personal touch—slip in handwritten fortunes, inspirational quotes, or even secret messages to make every cookie a unique experience! This foolproof recipe ensures your fortune cookies bake to perfection, with impressively thin, foldable layers that crisp up beautifully as they cool. Ideal for celebrations, gift-giving, or simply elevating your at-home dessert game, these cookies are sure to amaze family and friends. Serve them as a playful finish to an Asian-inspired meal, or pair them with tea for an enchanting snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 12 pieces Fortunes written on small pieces of paper (approx. 3 inches long)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is frothy.
Add the melted and cooled butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the egg mixture. Whisk until fully combined.
Sift the all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients, then add the water. Stir until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a spoon to spread it into a thin 4-inch circle. Repeat this process with 2 or 3 cookies per batch, leaving enough room for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Remove one cookie from the baking sheet while still hot. Working quickly, place a fortune in the center of the cookie, fold the cookie in half, and press the edges lightly together to seal.
Gently bend the folded cookie over the edge of a cup or the rim of a bowl to create the classic fortune cookie shape. Hold the cookie in place for a few seconds to set the shape.
Repeat the folding and shaping process with the remaining cookies. If the cookies harden too quickly to shape, return them to the oven for 20–30 seconds to soften.
Place the shaped cookies in a muffin tin or small cups to cool completely and hold their shape. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*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.
