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Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are a low tool and low ingredient cookie that has a delicious and changeable flavor that can be perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Servings 14 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Egg Whites
  • ½ Tsp Almond Extract see notes
  • ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Water or as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F
  • In a small to medium bowl, combine eggs and almond extract. Whisk until frothy.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Whisk in the flour mixture into the egg mixture, incorporating a little at a time.
  • Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until water is smooth and falls into ribbons.
  • Place one ½ tablespoon of batter onto a silicone may and spread into an approximately 3 inch circle. Repeat to make two cookies per batch.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown
  • Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the matt. Add a fortune in the middle (if desired), then fold the cookies in half and place the flat side on the lip of a cup with the edges being folded down.
  • Place folded cookies into a muffin/cupcake tin until cooled to retain their shape.
  • Repeat from step 6 for the remaining batter.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

For the orange fortune cookies:
  • Substitute almond extract for orange extract
  • Add food coloring to 4/5ths of the mixture
  • Make circle with orange food color.
  • Using a piping bag, pipe dots of the uncolored batter around the edges. Use a toothpick to swirl the dots into heart shapes.
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