Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are crunchy bow-shaped cookies that are molded while warm to enclose a small slip of paper. This is known as the "fortune" and ranges from words of wisdom to lucky numbers. They are commonly thought to have originated in China but have been traced to Japanese roots.¹

Fast Facts

1. Origin: Japan; arguments exist for China and the United States²
2. Variants: Japenese tsujiura senbei, a darker and larger version³
3. Served after a meal is finished, the cookie is given and broken to reveal the fortune

Ingredients

Traditionally comprised of egg, flour, sugar and water. However, some variations include adding vanilla, cornstarch and butter.⁴

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