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Fortune Cookies

Homemade Fortune Cookies

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Crispy, golden homemade fortune cookies filled with custom messages and a hint of vanilla and almond flavor. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet surprise after dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg whites and sugar until frothy. Add vanilla, almond extract, water, and melted butter. Stir in flour, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter onto the baking sheet and spread into a 3-inch circle. Bake only 2–3 cookies at a time.
  4. Bake for 7–9 minutes until edges are golden. Remove one at a time, place fortune inside, fold in half, and bend over a cup edge to shape.
  5. Cool on a wire rack until crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
  6. Optional: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate or decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Only bake 2–3 cookies per batch so you can shape them before they harden.
  • Prepare your fortunes in advance and keep them close by.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.