Fortunate Cookies: A Recipe for Wishes and Celebration
As the year draws to a close and Christmas approaches, craft these fortune cookies filled with your hopes for the new year and a touch of luck!
The year is winding down! To mark the end of the year and welcome the new one, why not create these delightful fortune cookies with your family? Write down your wishes for the coming year and tuck them inside. You can have a wonderful time as you each draw a cookie and reveal your fortunes! They’re made with simple ingredients and turn out wonderfully crisp and delicious.
Ingredients- 2 Egg whites
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 70 grams Sugar
- 30 grams Water
- 3 grams Vanilla extract
- 2 grams Salt
- 2 grams Vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by carefully separating the egg yolks from the whites. Place the egg whites in a bowl and whisk them gently until they form soft peaks. You don’t need to whip them into a stiff meringue.
Step 2
Set a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl with the whisked egg whites. Sift the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl. Sifting prevents lumps and results in a smoother batter. Gently mix the sifted ingredients into the egg whites to form the base of your batter.
Step 3
Now, add the vanilla extract for flavor, vegetable oil for richness, and water to achieve the right consistency. Mix everything together gently until you have a smooth, uniform cookie batter. Ensure the batter isn’t too thick or too thin; its consistency is key.
Step 4
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Drop a tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheet for each cookie. Using the back of a spoon or a small offset spatula, spread the batter into very thin circles, about 4-5 inches in diameter. Aim for an even thickness for consistent baking.
Step 5
Bake the thinly spread cookie batter in the preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for approximately 3 minutes. Watch closely; the edges should just begin to turn golden brown. Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
Step 6
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, while they are still hot and pliable, carefully remove them from the baking sheet. Fold each cookie in half, then fold it in half again to create the characteristic fortune cookie shape. Press the edges together gently to seal the shape. Be very careful, as they will be extremely hot!
Step 7
Allow the shaped fortune cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. As they cool, they will become wonderfully crisp. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Step 8
Once the cookies have cooled and are firm, carefully slide your pre-written fortune messages into the gap of each cookie. Now you’re ready to share the fun of revealing your fortunes!
