New Year's means a lot of different things. For some it's a chance for a fresh start and for others it's a chance to set goals. For a few (like me) it's their birthday! Regardless of what New Year's means to you, it is somewhat shrowded in mystery. Maybe you'll win $1 million, take the trip of a lifetime, or meet your one true love. Why not take the wheel of fortune for a spin and see what the new year has in store with these homemade fortune cookies?
Homemade Fortune Cookies
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:7 mins
- Total Time:12 mins
- Servings:18
- Easy
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup flour
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
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Step 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and prepare fortune cookie slips.
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Step 3
Beat egg whites and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer for 2 minutes (or until frothy).
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Step 4
Add in butter, vanilla and almond extracts, water, and flour. Beat after each ingredient is added.
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Step 5
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the batter onto the baking sheet. Spread into 3-inch wide circles.
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Step 6
Bake for 7 minutes or until the edges are brown.
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Step 7
Fold the cookies in half, almost like the shape of a taco.
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Step 8
Slip a fortune into the cookie.
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Step 9
Place the cookie onto the rim of a cup and fold down the edges.
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Step 10
Put the cookie in a muffin tin in order to set in shape and cool.
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Step 11
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Who knows what will happen in 2017. According to the fortune cookie above, my one true love may be waiting for my call!