Homemade Fortune Cookies

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

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C) and generously spray two cookie sheets with cooking spray to ensure your fortunes don’t stick.

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, let’s get creative with the fortunes! Grab some strips of paper, each about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, and write down your fun messages or predictions.

3. Step 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine an egg white with a splash of vanilla extract, whisking it until it becomes foamy and light—this is where the magic begins! Next, sift in the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt, then stir everything together until you have a smooth and well-blended batter.

4. Step 4

   Now, it’s time to shape your cookies! On one of the prepared cookie sheets, drop two spoonfuls of batter, making sure to leave at least 4 inches of space between them.

5. Step 5

   Tilt the sheet gently to spread the batter into lovely circles about 3 inches in diameter.

6. Step 6

   Pop the cookies into your preheated oven and bake for around 5 minutes, or until they’re pale in the center with a golden edge that hints at deliciousness.

7. Step 7

   Once they’re baked to perfection, quickly lift a cookie with a wide spatula and place it upside down on a wooden board.

8. Step 8

   Carefully position a fortune in the center, then fold the cookie in half around the paper.

9. Step 9

   To give it that classic fortune cookie shape, place the folded edge over the rim of a measuring cup or coffee mug, pulling the pointed edges down—one inside the cup and one outside.

10. Step 10

    This little trick helps the cookie hold its shape beautifully as it cools.

11. Step 11

    You can let it rest in a muffin tin or an egg carton for extra support.

12. Step 12

    While the first batch cools, repeat the process with the second cookie sheet, forming and baking more cookies until you’ve used up all the batter.

13. Step 13

    Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you create these charming treats, perfect for sharing with friends and family!.