**Fortune Cookies: A Bite-Sized Treat with a Hidden Message**
Originating from the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown, fortune cookies have become a ubiquitous symbol of Chinese cuisine, enjoyed by people worldwide. These delicate pastries, made from a thin, crispy dough, are filled with a sweet, sugary message that promises good luck and wisdom. Whether served at restaurants, celebrations, or as a delightful after-dinner treat, fortune cookies offer a unique combination of flavor and intrigue.
This article presents a collection of fortune cookie recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic. From the traditional Chinese-style fortune cookies to more modern takes using different flavors and fillings, these recipes provide a delightful variety for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice cook eager to try something new, you'll find a fortune cookie recipe here that suits your taste and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delicious journey into the world of fortune cookies!
FORTUNE COOKIES I
Write your own fortunes and place them in cookies. Great for parties.
Provided by Aleta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a cookie sheet. Write fortunes on strips of paper about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Generously grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Mix the egg white and vanilla until foamy but not stiff. Sift the flour, salt, and sugar and blend into the egg white mixture.
- Place teaspoonfuls of the batter at least 4 inches apart on one of the prepared cookie sheets. Tilt the sheet to move the batter into round shapes about 3 inches in diameter. Be careful to make batter as round and even as possible. Do not make too many, because the cookie have to be really hot to form them and once they cool it is too late. Start with 2 or 3 to a sheet and see how many you can do.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until cookie has turned a golden color 1/2 inch wide around the outer edge of the circle. The center will remain pale. While one sheet is baking, prepare the other.
- Remove from oven and quickly move cookie with a wide spatula and place upside down on a wooden board. Quickly place the fortune on the cookie, close to the middle and fold the cookie in half. Place the folded edge across the rim of a measuring cup and pull the pointed edges down, one on the inside of the cup and one on the outside. Place folded cookies into the cups of a muffin tin or egg carton to hold their shape until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
BEST FORTUNE COOKIES RECIPE
Follow this recipe for making your own fortune cookies. They can be tricky to make, but they are great at parties.
Provided by Rhonda Parkinson
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Write fortunes on pieces of paper that are 3 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
- Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease 2 9-X-13 inch baking sheets .
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg white, vanilla extract, almond extract, and vegetable oil until frothy, but not stiff.
- Sift the flour , cornstarch, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl. Stir the water into the flour mixture.
- Add the flour to the egg white mixture and stir until you have a smooth batter. The batter should not be runny but should drop easily off a wooden spoon.
- Place level tablespoons of batter onto the cookie sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Gently tilt the baking sheet back and forth and from side to side so that each tablespoon of batter forms into a circle 4 inches in diameter.
- Bake until the outer 1/2-inch of each cookie turns golden brown, and they are easy to remove from the baking sheet with a spatula (14 to 15 minutes).
- Working quickly, remove the cookie with a spatula and flip it over in your hand.
- Place a fortune in the middle of a cookie.
- To form the fortune cookie shape, fold the cookie in half, then gently pull the edges downward over the rim of a glass, wooden spoon or the edge of a muffin tin. Place the finished cookie in the cup of the muffin tin so that it keeps its shape. Continue with the rest of the cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 9 to 10 cookies (10 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FORTUNE COOKIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h24m
Yield about 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut a stencil out of a plastic coffee can lid in the shape of a 3-inch disk. Whip the egg whites until stiff and chill. In a mixer, cream the butter, then add the sugar and continue mixing. Add the flour and blend in, then add the vanilla and blend again. Add the chilled egg whites and mix on low until well incorporated and the batter is smooth. With a small offset spatula, spread batter through the stencil so it is a circle onto a silpat or parchment paper, about 6 per cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until light golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Quickly remove the pan from the oven and one at time place a fortune across the center with a bit hanging out. Fold cookie circle in thirds over fortune with flaps only slightly overlapping each other. Turn over and bring opposing sides together and pinch. Let cool.
HOMEMADE FORTUNE COOKIES
Our home is often filled with family and friends, so I'm always cooking up something. I created this recipe when I was looking for a treat to surprise my husband. -Susan Bettinger, Battle Creek, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 10 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Write fortunes on small strips of paper (3-1/2x1/4-in.); set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Using a pencil, draw two 3-1/2-in. circles on a sheet of parchment. Place paper, pencil mark down, on a baking sheet; set aside., In a small bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg white and vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Spread 1 tablespoon batter over each circle. Bake 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., Slide parchment onto a work surface. Cover one cookie with a kitchen towel. Place a fortune in the center of the other cookie; loosen cookie from parchment with a thin spatula. Fold cookie in half over fortune strip so the edges meet; hold edges together for 3 seconds., Place center of cookie over the rim of a glass; gently press ends down to bend cookie in middle. Cool 1 minute before removing to a wire rack. Repeat with second cookie. If cookies become too cool to fold, return to oven to soften for 1 minute. Repeat with remaining batter and fortunes.
Nutrition Facts :
FORTUNE COOKIES
This is a great recipe that came from the Food Network, so I wanted to post it here (I was looking for a really good fortune cookie recipe on here). One thing, I did find that when I used the recommended tablespoon in putting the batter on the cookie sheet, the centers of the cookies were too "doughy" and the edges were golden brown, and the cookies broke when I tried to bend them into the fortune cookie shape. So, using a rubber bowl scraper, I put a small amount on the cookie sheet and just swirled it around until it was a nice, thin layer, about 3-inches in diameter. This worked perfectly! But, when the recipe says only make a few at a time, it's no joke! These harden quickly and unless you've got others in the kitchen to help or you move with lightning speed, I suggest only making 2 or 3 at a time.
Provided by xpnsve
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- You will also need: 2 1/2 x 1/2-inch fortune strips.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a cookie sheet thoroughly.
- Whip the egg whites on low speed until light and foamy.
- Blend in the sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
- Pour in the melted butter, flour, salt, and extracts; mix until well combined.
- Drop a tablespoon of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter evenly into very thin 3-inch rounds.
- Alternatively, use the lid of a jar with a 3-inch circle punched out as a template, pour the batter in the ring, and remove.
- Because you must work quickly to shape these cookies, bake just 3 at a time.
- Bake for about 5-8 minutes or until the edges are a light golden color.
- Remove the cookies with a spatula and place on a work surface.
- Lay a fortune in the lower middle of the cookie, and fold in half to make a semi-circle.
- Bend the edges up toward each other to make a crescent.
- Drag the crease across the rim of a small measuring cup, with the ends facing down.
- Cool in mini muffin tins to hold shape until crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
FORTUNE COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, salt and cardamom. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the extracts and egg whites. Sift in the dry ingredients and whisk it -- whisk it good -- until you have a smooth batter.
- Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of batter into a 3-inch circle on the baking sheet (it helps to use the lid of a mason jar as a guide); make 2 more circles on the baking sheet (only bake 3 circles at a time so you have time to mold the cookies before they cool). Bake until the edges are brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Working quickly (but carefully, so as to not burn your fingers), use a spatula to flip a circle over. Place a fortune in the center, fold the circle in half and then pick it up and bend the folded side over the edge of a bowl to form a fortune cookie shape. Place in a muffin tin so the shape holds while it cools. Repeat with the remaining circles. Bake and mold the remaining batches.
FORTUNE COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large egg whites, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, sugar, salt, water
Provided by Mark Celestino
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
- Add the egg whites and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and use a whisk or hand mixer to beat until frothy, about 1 minute.
- Sift in the flour, sugar, and salt through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Using a spatula, gently incorporate into the batter until paste-like.
- Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the batter is smooth and falls into ribbons when the spatula is picked up.
- Place 1 tablespoon of batter onto a silpat-lined baking sheet and spread into a 3-inch (7-cm) circle.
- Repeat with another tablespoon of batter, making sure to only leave two circles on the silpat.
- Bake for 8 minutes, until the edges become golden brown.
- Working quickly, use a spatula to remove the cookies from the pan. Add a fortune in the middle, fold the cookies in half, then place the flat side on the lip of a cup, folding the edges down into a fortune cookie shape. Place the folded fortune cookies in a mini muffin tin until cooled to retain their shape.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 7 grams
FORTUNE COOKIES SO EASY
Taste and look just like the ones you get at a Chinese restaurant! I was very pleased with my first attempt baking these! Adding your own personalized message allows you to create great favors for any occasion! Alternatively, I have rolled these into tube-like cigar shapes and filled them with icing for other occasions which have been a crowd pleaser!
Provided by BABYCAKES291
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper. Have fortunes ready to go on small strips of paper.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites and sugar on high speed of an electric mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and stir in melted butter, vanilla, almond extract, water and flour one at a time, mixing well after each. Consistency should resemble pancake batter. Spoon the batter into 3 inch circles on the prepared baking sheets. Leave room between for spreading.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges begin to brown slightly. Quickly remove one at a time, place a message in the center, and fold in half. Fold the ends of the half together into a horse shoe shape. If they spring open, place them in a muffin tin to cool until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
FORTUNE COOKIES
Fill homemade fortune cookies with personalised messages for a customised treat - ideal for any occasion, such as Chinese New Year, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays and weddings
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Afternoon tea, Snack, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes about 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4 and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment, or use a silicone baking sheet. Write or print fortunes on paper measuring 6cm long by 1cm wide.
- Put the egg whites, vanilla, almond extract, oil and 2 tsp cold water into a bowl and whisk with an electric hand whisk until frothy, 20-30 secs. Measure the flour, cornflour, sugar and a good pinch of salt into a bowl, then sift into the egg white mixture. Whisk everything together until you have a smooth batter-like consistency. Chill the mixture for 1 hr.
- Next, put a tbsp of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Oil a metal spoon, then use the back of it to swirl the mixture out into a 8-10cm circle. Repeat with another tablespoon of the mixture, to create 2 cookies. Make sure there is space between each cookie as they will spread in the oven. It is best to only bake 2-3 cookies at a time, as you will need to shape them whilst they are hot. Sprinkle 1 of the cookies with black sesame seeds, then bake for 10-12 mins until the edges of the cookies turn golden.
- One at a time remove the cookies with a palette knife once they are out the oven. You want them to still be soft so you can shape them so work quickly. Turn the cookie over so that the sesame seeds are face down and put the fortune in the middle of the circle. Fold the circle in half to secure the fortune and pinch the 2 edges together to seal. Pop the cookie on the rim of a mug or cup and very gently pull the 2 corners down to get the fortune cookie shape. Hold for 10 secs, then transfer the cookies to muffin tins so that they hold their shape whilst cooling completely. Repeat with the remaining cookie mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use parchment paper: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown: The center of the cookies should still be soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling: This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Use a variety of fillings: You can use any type of filling you like, such as chocolate, peanut butter, or jam.
- Get creative with your decorations: You can use sprinkles, colored sugar, or even edible glitter to decorate your fortune cookies.
Conclusion:
Fortune cookies are a delicious and fun treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a snack. With a little practice, you can easily make your own fortune cookies at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
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