Fortune Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Write individual fortunes on strips of paper.
2. 2
   Sift flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt into a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Add oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
5. 5
   Bake 1 cookie at a time.
6. 6
   Drop 1/4 cup batter onto an oiled baking sheet; spread evenly to make an 8-inch circle.
7. 7
   Bake until cookie turns light golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
8. 8
   (Don't allow edges to become overly brown or cookie will crack when folded.)
9. 9
   Using pot holders to protect your hands, immediately remove hot, pliable cookie from baking sheet and place a fortune in center.
10. 10
    Fold cookie in half to form a half-moon, then grasp ends of cookie and gently pull together to crease.
11. 11
    Hold folded cookie for a minute to maintain its shape as it cools and becomes crisp.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining batter.