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You will also need: 2 1/2 x 1/2-inch fortune strips.
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
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Grease a cookie sheet thoroughly.
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Whip the egg whites on low speed until light and foamy.
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Blend in the sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
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Pour in the melted butter, flour, salt, and extracts; mix until well combined.
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Drop a tablespoon of the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet.
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Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter evenly into very thin 3-inch rounds.
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Alternatively, use the lid of a jar with a 3-inch circle punched out as a template, pour the batter in the ring, and remove.
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Because you must work quickly to shape these cookies, bake just 3 at a time.
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Bake for about 5-8 minutes or until the edges are a light golden color.
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Remove the cookies with a spatula and place on a work surface.
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Lay a fortune in the lower middle of the cookie, and fold in half to make a semi-circle.
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Bend the edges up toward each other to make a crescent.
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Drag the crease across the rim of a small measuring cup, with the ends facing down.
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Cool in mini muffin tins to hold shape until crisp.
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Repeat with remaining batter.
