17+ Holiday Fortune Cookie Recipe Taste The Magic Today!

What You'll Need

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• Pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• Fortune strips (with personalized messages)

Supplies:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Small bowl
• Whisk
• Teaspoon
• Small spoon or spatula
• Small heatproof bowl or cup
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
4. Add the vanilla extract, water, and a pinch of salt to the beaten egg white and mix until well combined.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
6. Next, add the melted butter and mix until fully incorporated.
7. Using a teaspoon, spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
8. With the back of the spoon or a small spatula, spread the batter into a thin, circular shape about 3 inches in diameter.
9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. While the cookies are still warm, use a small heatproof bowl or cup to gently fold the cookies in half, creating the traditional fortune cookie shape.
11. Quickly insert a personalized fortune strip into the cookie and pinch the ends together to seal it in place.
12. Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them with your loved ones!

Personalization Ideas:

Now that you have the basic recipe, here are some ideas to make your holiday fortune cookies even more special:

• Add food coloring to the batter for festive colored cookies.
• Use holiday-themed fortunes such as "Wishing you a season of joy and happiness" or "May your days be merry and bright".
• Dip half of the cooled cookies in melted chocolate for a decadent twist.
• Write your own fortunes on small strips of paper for a personalized touch.

With these creative and personalized ideas, your homemade holiday fortune cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So gather your ingredients and supplies, and get ready to have some fun in the kitchen this holiday season. Happy baking!