Crispy Homemade Fortune Cookies
Unleash a touch of fun with these homemade crispy fortune cookies! Perfect for parties, Chinese New Year, or just a delightful sweet treat, these cookies are not only easy to make but also allow you to personalize the fortunes inside. Delight your family and friends with this unique dessert that combines simple ingredients and a playful surprise. With a light almond and vanilla flavor, these fortune cookies are sure to bring smiles and laughter to the table.
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Servings
15
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Large Egg Whites
2 (Lightly beaten)
Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Almond Extract
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons (None)
All-Purpose Flour
8 tablespoons (Sifted)
Cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons (Sifted)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (None)
Granulated Sugar
8 tablespoons (None)
Water
3 teaspoons (None)
Instructions
1
Begin by writing your own personalized fortunes on strips of paper measuring 3 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease two 9x13-inch baking sheets with cooking spray or butter.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg whites until they become frothy. Add the pure vanilla extract, almond extract, and vegetable oil to the egg whites, mixing until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and granulated sugar for an even mixture. Gradually stir in the water until you achieve a smooth batter.
4
Combine the flour mixture with the egg white mixture, gently folding until the batter is well blended. It should be thick enough to maintain its shape but moist enough to drop easily from a spoon.
5
Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced at least 3 inches apart. Tilt the baking sheets to spread the batter into 4-inch diameter circles.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 14 to 15 minutes, or until the outer edges of the cookies turn golden brown and they lift easily from the baking sheet using a spatula.
7
Quickly remove the cookies from the baking sheet and flip them over in your hand. Place a fortune in the center, fold the cookie in half, and then gently bend the edges downward over the rim of a glass or the edge of a muffin tin to create the classic fortune cookie shape.
8
Set each finished cookie upright in a muffin tin to help maintain its shape. Repeat this process for the remaining cookies.
Nutrition Information
0.5g
Fat
2.4g
Carbs
0.3g
Protein
1g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main flavor profile of these Crispy Homemade Fortune Cookies?
These cookies feature a delightful light almond and vanilla flavor.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 300°F (150°C).
How long do the fortune cookies need to bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 14 to 15 minutes.
What are the recommended dimensions for the paper fortunes?
The paper fortunes should be cut into strips measuring 3 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
How should the egg whites be prepared before adding other ingredients?
The egg whites should be lightly beaten until they become frothy.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted together for the cookie batter?
You should sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and granulated sugar.
How large should the batter circles be on the baking sheet?
The batter should be spread into circles approximately 4 inches in diameter.
How many egg whites are required for this recipe?
This recipe requires two large egg whites.
How do you create the classic fortune cookie shape?
Fold the cookie in half over the fortune and then gently bend the edges downward over the rim of a glass or muffin tin.
Why is a muffin tin recommended after shaping the cookies?
Setting the finished cookies upright in a muffin tin helps them maintain their shape while they cool.
How much vegetable oil is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
What amount of cornstarch is needed?
You will need 1 1/2 teaspoons of sifted cornstarch.
How much salt is included in the batter?
The batter includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What is the measurement for the granulated sugar?
The recipe uses 8 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
How much all-purpose flour is required?
The recipe requires 8 tablespoons of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much water should be added to the mixture?
Gradually stir in 3 teaspoons of water until the batter is smooth.
How many calories are in a single homemade fortune cookie?
Each cookie contains 15 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 0.5g of fat.
How much protein is in one cookie?
There is 0.3g of protein per cookie.
What is the sugar content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 1g of sugar.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 2.4g of carbohydrates per cookie.
How far apart should the batter mounds be placed on the baking sheet?
The mounds should be spaced at least 3 inches apart.
For what occasions are these cookies particularly suitable?
They are perfect for parties, Chinese New Year, or as a unique sweet treat.
Can the fortunes inside the cookies be personalized?
Yes, you can write your own personalized messages on strips of paper to put inside.
How can you tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The outer edges will turn golden brown and the cookies will lift easily from the sheet with a spatula.
How should the baking sheets be prepared?
Grease two 9x13-inch baking sheets with cooking spray or butter.
What size baking sheets are used in the instructions?
The instructions recommend using 9x13-inch baking sheets.
What should the final consistency of the batter look like?
The batter should be thick enough to maintain its shape but moist enough to drop easily from a spoon.
How much almond extract is needed for the flavor?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.
What amount of vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.