Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Special equipment needed:
- Fortune cookie molds or a muffin tin
- Parchment paper
- Small strips of paper for fortunes
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Using a tablespoon, drop the batter onto the parchment paper, making 2-3 cookies at a time.
5. Use a spatula to spread the batter into a thin, even circle about 3 inches in diameter.
6. Bake the cookies for 5-7 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and quickly place a fortune in the center of each cookie.
8. Use a spatula to fold the cookie in half, then gently bend the edges down to form a fortune cookie shape.
9. Place the cookie into a fortune cookie mold or muffin tin to hold its shape while it cools.
10. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, making sure to work quickly before the cookies cool and become brittle.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes per batch
Temperature:
375°F (190°C)
Serving size:
Makes approximately 12-15 cookies
Nutritional information:
Per serving (1 cookie):
Calories: 85
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 32mg
Sugar: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with cake flour or gluten-free flour.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with melted butter or coconut oil.
- Vanilla extract can be substituted with almond extract or lemon extract.
Variations:
- Chocolate Fortune Cookies: Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the batter.
- Matcha Fortune Cookies: Add 1 tablespoon matcha powder to the batter.
- Citrus Fortune Cookies: Add 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest to the batter.
Tips and tricks:
- Work quickly when folding the cookies to prevent them from becoming brittle.
- Use a non-stick baking sheet or lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- If the cookies cool and become brittle before you can fold them, place them back in the oven for 30 seconds to soften them.
Storage instructions:
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the cookies, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the cookies on a platter and serve with tea or coffee.
Garnishes:
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Pairings:
Serve the cookies with green tea or jasmine tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve the cookies with fresh fruit or a cheese plate.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cookies stick to the parchment paper, lightly grease the paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.
- If the cookies become too brittle to fold, place them back in the oven for 30 seconds to soften them.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to handle the hot cookies carefully to prevent burns.
Food history:
Fortune cookies are believed to have originated in California in the early 1900s, although their exact origin is unknown.
Flavor profiles:
These vanilla fortune cookies have a sweet, slightly nutty flavor with a hint of vanilla.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the cookies as a fun and unique dessert or snack.
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Taste: Sweet, Buttery, Vanilla, Crunchy, Vanilla-Flavored