Fortune Cookies

• large egg white2
• vanilla extract½ teaspoon
• all purpose flour2 oz
• sugar3½ oz
• salt1 pinch
• water3 tablespoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Sift in the flour, sugar, and salt through a fine-mesh sieve.

4. 4

   Using a spatula, gently incorporate into the batter until paste-like.

5. 5

   Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the batter is smooth and falls into ribbons when the spatula is picked up.

6. 6

   Place 1 tablespoon of batter onto a silpat-lined baking sheet and spread into a 3-inch (7-cm) circle.

7. 7

   Repeat with another tablespoon of batter, making sure to only leave two circles on the silpat.

8. 8

   Bake for 8 minutes, until the edges become golden brown.

9. 9

   Working quickly, use a spatula to remove the cookies from the pan.

10. 10

    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.

11. 11

    Place the folded fortune cookies in a mini muffin tin until cooled to retain their shape.

12. 12

    Repeat with remaining batter.

13. 13

    Enjoy!