Fortune Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cut a stencil out of a plastic coffee can lid in the shape of a 3-inch disk.
2. 2
   Whip the egg whites until stiff and chill.
3. 3
   In a mixer, cream the butter, then add the sugar and continue mixing.
4. 4
   Add the flour and blend in, then add the vanilla and blend again.
5. 5
   Add the chilled egg whites and mix on low until well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
6. 6
   With a small offset spatula, spread batter through the stencil so it is a circle onto parchment paper, about 6 per cookie sheet.
7. 7
   B ake in a preheated 350-degree oven until light golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Quickly remove the pan from the oven and one at time place a fortune across the center with a bit hanging out.
9. 9
   Fold cookie circle in thirds over fortune with flaps only slightly overlapping each other.
10. 10
    Turn over and bring opposing sides together and pinch.
11. 11
    Let cool.