Chinese fortune cookies
Quick Dessert: Chinese Fortune Cookies
If you're looking for a simple yet impressive dessert, Chinese fortune cookies are the perfect choice! These crunchy delights, which contain surprise messages, are ideal for parties or to add a touch of magic to family evenings. Start your culinary adventure and enjoy a fun moment in the kitchen!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Number of servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 teaspoons oil (preferably sunflower oil)
- 8 teaspoons flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 teaspoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons water
- Personalized fortunes!
Preparation:
1. Preparing the oven and tray: Start by preheating the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper, ensuring it is well spread to prevent the cookies from sticking.
2. Beating the egg whites: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks, similar to meringue. This step is essential for achieving a light and airy texture.
3. Adding flavoring ingredients: Add half of the sugar, the vanilla and almond extracts, and the oil. Continue mixing until the ingredients are perfectly combined.
4. Incorporating dry ingredients: Add the remaining sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Gently mix with a spatula, adding the 3 teaspoons of water to achieve a more liquid, yet homogeneous mixture.
5. Forming the cookies: Using a spoon, take some of the mixture and pour it onto the parchment paper, forming circles about 5 centimeters in diameter. It is recommended to start with two circles, as the batter will harden quickly.
6. Baking: Place the tray in the oven and let the cookies bake for 5 minutes or until the edges turn brown. Be careful, as the baking time is short!
7. Forming the cookies: Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and observe how the batter becomes slightly sticky. Using a spatula, carefully lift the cookie and flip it over.
8. Adding the fortune: Place the fortune in the center of the cookie, then gently fold the two edges of the cookie and press them tightly to stick.
9. Final shaping: Take the cookie and place it over the edge of a cup for a few seconds, so it takes on the specific shape. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
10. Cooling and serving: Place the cookies in the tray with the opening facing down, so they dry completely. Once cooled, you can serve them. These Chinese fortune cookies keep well over time, perfect for enjoying on special occasions.
Suggestions and variations: You can experiment with different flavors by adding lemon or orange zest to the batter. You can also customize the messages in the fortunes, making them funnier or inspirational, depending on the occasion.
These cookies are not only a delicious dessert but also a way to add a touch of joy and surprise to your meals. Enjoy these delights with family and friends, and savor every moment!
Ingredients: 2 egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence, 1/2 teaspoon almond essence, 3 teaspoons oil, 8 teaspoons flour + 2 teaspoons starch, 8 teaspoons sugar, 3 teaspoons water, and... of course... the surprises!
