Easy Fortune Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Easy Fortune Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, get your cookie sheets ready by either greasing them lightly or lining them with parchment paper.

3. Step 3

   Don’t forget to prepare your fortunes on small strips of paper; this is where the magic happens! In a large glass or metal bowl, grab your electric mixer and whip the egg whites and sugar together on high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is frothy and light.

4. Step 4

   Once you’ve achieved that delightful frothiness, lower the mixer speed and gradually add in the melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, water, and flour, one ingredient at a time.

5. Step 5

   Make sure to mix well after each addition; you want a batter that’s smooth and has a consistency similar to pancake batter.

6. Step 6

   Now it’s time to spoon the batter onto your prepared baking sheets, creating 3-inch circles.

7. Step 7

   Remember to leave some space between each circle, as they will spread a bit while baking.

8. Step 8

   Pop the sheets into your preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, keeping an eye on them until the edges turn a lovely light golden brown.

9. Step 9

   Here comes the fun part! As soon as they’re ready, take one cookie at a time, place a fortune in the center, and fold it in half.

10. Step 10

    Then, gently bend the ends of the folded cookie together to create a charming horseshoe shape.

11. Step 11

    If your cookies spring open, don’t worry! Just place them in a muffin tin to cool and set, and they’ll hold their shape beautifully.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy the delightful process of making these fortune cookies, and get ready to share some sweet surprises!.