Need some good fortune heading your way for 2011? I have a recipe that I am trying this year. We are makiing our own fortune cookies.

FORTUNE COOKIES

3 eggs
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup flour
1/2 tsp lemon extract

Print off fortunes on your computer or hand write them, then cut into strips.

Beat the eggs until frothy. Add in the sugar, flour and extract. Beat until thick. Turn on your gridle to nedium heat, once it is heated thoroughly spoon 3 blobs onto the griddle. Spread each one out with a spoon until they are about 3 ” in diameter. Cook until they are dry enough to flip with a spatula. Cook about 1/2 minute.

While the cookies are still warm and pliable, hold each cookie in your palm and place a promise or fortune on 1/2 of the cookie. Fold the cookie in 1/2 over the top of the promise/fortune. Drape the center of the folded cookie over the handle of a wooden spoon. fold the edges of the cookie around the spoon until the sides touch, slide off the spoon. Repeat for each cookie.

Make cookies a few days ahead to let them harden or put in the oven on a low setting to allow them to dry out. Store in an air tight container until you are ready to serve them.

These would be fun for a bridal or baby shower, birthday party…