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DIY Valentines Day Fortune Cookies are easier to make than you may think.
I like that this is a terrific idea for a Valentines Day gift!
DIY Valentines Day Fortune Cookies
This is a recipe for making homemade fortune cookies.
The fortune cookies are decorated in a heart theme especially for Valentines day!
Did you see my Breakable Chocolate Heart DIY?
That breakable heart can be used to hold candy or even these cookies.
The recipient breaks the (chocolate) heart to get the goodies.
Chinese take out boxes are perfect for placing these cookie into for gift giving. You can actually purchase empty Chinese take out boxes here.
You may be wondering why do fortune cookies taste so good.
The allure of fortune cookies may actually be the secret message that is found inside of them.
You simply break the cookie open and the message, or fortune, or even lucky numbers, come out.
Some people do not even eat the cookie once they have found their fortune.
What those people may not know is that the cookie is actually pretty good.
Fortune cookies are a light crunchy cookie with a hint of vanilla.
They are possibly the perfect way to finish a full meal.
So now you may be wondering what are some fortunes for fortune cookies.
For an average day you could simply add a common quote or words of happiness.
However, for Valentines day you may want something a little more romantic.
Here are a few ideas for what to put on a Valentines day fortune.
- Happy Valentines Day!
- I never believed in luck until I found you.
- You make me so happy.
- I am happier when I am with you.
- Will you marry me?
Tips for making fortune cookies.
When you mix the egg white with the sugar, mix it until it is foamy.
However, do not overmix it as it can become stiff.
More tips for you
- Write out the fortunes before you start making the cookies. Then they will be ready to go.
- Use two baking sheets to make this recipe. This is so that you can make the cookies in batches which will be helpful when putting the cookies together.
- When the cookies are done baking you will need to act quickly. This is because the cookie needs to be warm when you fold it into place.
Personalize your fortune cookies.
These cookie are cute and taste good just the way they are.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Dip the fortune cookies into melted chocolate.
- Use almond extract in your cookies.
- Add a teaspoon or two of unsweetened cocoa to make a chocolaty fortune cookie.
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About this recipe for homemade fortune cookies.
This is a simple recipe for making homemade fortune cookies.
The cookies are decorated for Valentines day.
There are only six ingredients used.
We will make the batter and then bake it for a short time in the oven.
After the cookies come out of the oven we will place the fortunes inside and fold the cookies.
Ingredients needed to make fortune cookies.
- Sugar- ¾ cups.
- Egg Whites-3.
- Butter- 1 stick (half cup) melted.
- Flour- 1 cup.
- Vanilla Extract-1 teaspoon.
- Red food coloring.
- Heart sprinkles.
How to make DIY Valentines Day Fortune Cookies.
Step One: prepare.
Write out your fortunes before starting so that they are ready to be used when you need them.
Suggested size of the strips of paper are 2 ½" to 3" by ½"-¾".
Grease two rimmed baking sheets well.
Preheat the oven to 350.
Step Two: make the batter.
Beat together the sugar and egg whites until foamy.
Stir in the melted butter and vanilla then add the flour.
Divide the batter in half, adding the red food coloring to one of he batter halves to make the red cookies.
Step Three: make the cookies.
For the first batch, use tablespoon or a scoop to place batter on to one of the baking sheets. One tablespoon of batter will yield about a 4" circle. Make sure that the batter is in a circle. Then sprinkle a few heart on to the cookies and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies begin to turn golden. While this batch is baking you can prepare the next batch.
You need to act quickly after you take the cookies from the oven. Use a large spatula to transfer the first cookie to a cutting board or clean work space, flipping the cookie over on to the work spot.
Place a fortune in the center of the cookie and then fold the cookie in half. Use the edge of a cup or mug to crimp the cookie on the straight end. Repeat until all of the cookies have been made.
DIY Valentines Day Fortune Cookies, an easy recipe for making homemade fortune cookies which are perfect for gift giving.
DIY Valentines Day Fortune Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 3 Egg Whites
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Red food coloring.
- Heart sprinkles.
Instructions
- Grease two rimmed baking sheets well. Preheat the oven to 350. Beat together the sugar and egg whites until foamy. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla then add the flour. Divide the batter in half, adding the red food coloring to one of he batter halves to make the red cookies.
- For the first batch, use tablespoon or a scoop to place batter on to one of the baking sheets. One tablespoon of batter will yield about a 4" circle. Make sure that the batter is in a circle. Then sprinkle a few heart on to the cookies and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies begin to turn golden. While this batch is baking you can prepare the next batch.
- Use a large spatula to transfer the first cookie to a cutting board or clean work space, flipping the cookie over on to the work spot. Place a fortune in the center of the cookie and then fold the cookie in half. Use the edge of a cup or mug to crimp the cookie on the straight end. Repeat until all of the cookies have been made.
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