Hong Kong Fortune Cookies

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 12
Delicious Hong Kong Fortune Cookies recipe for your after-dinner snack
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup sifted flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
151
Sugar
12g
Fat
7g
Hong Kong Fortune Cookies are the Oriental version of cookies, originated in California during the Gold Rush era. They are a common dessert in Chinese cuisine and are served mostly in Chinese restaurants. These cookies come in various flavors, but the most common one is a plain vanilla flavor with a thin paper fortune inside. The fortune tells your future, or sometimes serves as playful advice, riddles, or jokes. Serve them after dinner as a snack with green tea. Have fun creating your own unique messages with your family or friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Mix together butter, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until it is creamy.
3.Beat in eggs one at a time and mix well.
4.Mix the flour into the creamy mixture.
5.Take 1 tablespoon of the dough and place it onto a greased cookie sheet 4 inches apart.
6.Smooth each spoonful with the back of a spoon.
7.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie turns golden brown around the edges.
8.Remove from oven and immediately fold the cookies in half, then press the folded edges over the edge of the measuring cup or muffin tin.
9.Place the folded cookies over the rim of a glass or edge of muffin tin to form the cookie into a U-shape to get the fortune cookie shape.
10.Quickly place a fortune on the cookie's center and fold the cookie end-to-end to close it.
11.Place finished cookies into a muffin tin or similar container to cool.

PROS

Hong Kong Fortune Cookies are fun and easy to make with basic pantry staples.
They make excellent party favors or hostess gifts.

These cookies can be personalized with your own messages, jokes or blessings.

The taste of these cookies is neutral, so feel free to add any flavorings such as strawberry, lemon or cinnamon.

CONS

Despite its name, fortune cookies were invented in America, not China.
These cookies are typically not served in Chinese restaurants in China.

Fortune cookies are high in sugar and calories, not recommended for diabetic or weight-watchers.

Sometimes the dough might not spread evenly and the cookies might come out in irregular shapes.

Writing the fortunes is an art on its own.
Be creative but make sure the fortunes are not offensive or inappropriate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hong Kong Fortune Cookies contains no trans-fats, fiber, or protein. The egg in the cookie provides a source of protein which helps our bodies grow and helps build strong muscles. The sugar in the cookie provides a quick source of energy to keep you refreshed. The vanilla contains antioxidants and has a relaxing effect on our minds.

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