Fortune Cookies have had numerous incarnations, and one is decorating and customizing them for special events and celebrations. They're perfect for baby showers, weddings, graduation, Valentines day, etc.
Ingredients
3 eggs white
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
food coloring of your choice (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Write out fortunes or well-wishes on 4x1/2-inch pieces of paper. Line 2 baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine the egg whites, almond extract, and lemon extract. Beat until foamy, but do not allow peaks to form.
Stir in the butter. Then sift in the flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated. If you would like to add food coloring, add 2 - 4 drops at this point.
Working with only one baking sheet at a time, place a level tablespoon of the batter onto the prepared sheet pan. Using the back of the spoon, spread the batter out to a thin layer, approximately 3-inches in diameter. (Only make 2 - 3 at a time, as you'll need to shape them quickly once they come out of the oven). Bake for 7 - 9 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. While one batch is baking, prepare the 2nd sheet.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and quickly work with one cookie at a time. Using a spatula, move the cookie to a plate. Fold in half with a fortune inside. Lightly pinch the edges and then bend the flat side of the half-moon down over the rim of a cup.
Place the completed cookie in the cup of a muffin tin so it will keep its shape until cooled.