Fortune Cookies

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Print desired fortunes on paper pieces; set aside. Line a small baking sheet with a silicone baking mat (Silpat®). To make a template, cut a 4-inch circle from the center of a 6-inch square of thin cardboard; discard the circle cutout.
2. In a large bowl beat egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture will ribbon from a spatula. On low speed, beat in the next 5 ingredients (through almond extract) until combined. Set the cut-out cardboard template on the prepared baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of the batter in the center of the circular hole in the template. Using a small spatula, spread the batter evenly to the edges of the circle. Repeat until you have 3 circles. Bake about 7 minutes or until edges are browned. Place hot baking sheet on top of a kitchen towel.
3. Working quickly with one cookie at a time, place a paper piece with fortune in the center of a cookie. Using a small spatula and your fingers, fold the cookie in half (use rubber gloves to protect hands, if necessary). Place the folded edge across the rim of a drinking glass and pull the pointed edges down, one on the inside of the cup and one on the outside. Place folded cookies into 2 1/2-inch muffin cups to hold their shape until firm. Immediately repeat with the two remaining baked cookies. Repeat baking and shaping with remaining batter.