Learn how to make homemade fortune cookies with this easy recipe. These tasty treats are a fun and unique addition to any party or gathering. With a crisp and buttery texture, they are sure to impress your guests. Customize the messages inside the cookies to add a personal touch. Follow the step-by-step instructions below and enjoy the homemade fortune cookies in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Fortune cookie messages (written on small strips of paper)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites and sugar until frothy.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Sift the flour and salt into the liquid mixture, and fold until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter into thin 3-inch circles. Make sure the circles are even and smooth.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly place a fortune cookie message in the center of each cookie.
- Using a spatula, lift one side of a cookie and fold it in half, then gently press the edges together to form a fortune cookie shape. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few seconds, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Continue making fortune cookies with the remaining batter.
- Store the fortune cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
