“Open Fortune” Stamped Cookies

(Flat sugar cookies with positive messages stamped into them)

Supplies

Ingredients

• 125g butter (softened)

• ½ cup white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• 1½ cups plain flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

Optional:

• Red or gold sprinkles

• Edible glitter

• Melted white chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

• Mixing bowls

• Electric mixer or wooden spoon

• Baking trays

• Baking paper

• Rolling pin

• Letter stamps (clean + food safe)

• 6–8cm round cookie cutter (or use a cup)

• Wire cooling rack

Method

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 170°C (fan bake).Line baking trays with baking paper.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

• Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

• Add egg and vanilla.

• Mix until combined.

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

• Sift in flour, baking powder and salt.

• Mix until dough forms.

• If slightly sticky, chill in fridge for 20–30 minutes.

4️⃣ Roll & Cut

• Roll dough to about 5mm thick.

• Cut into circles.

• Place on baking tray with space between.

5️⃣ Stamp the Fortunes

Before baking:

• Lightly flour the letter stamps.

• Press words gently into the cookie surface.

Keep messages short like:

• LUCKY

• JOY

• BRAVE

• KIND

• HAPPY

• SHINE

• 2026

• PROSPER

Make sure children press evenly but not too deep.

6️⃣ Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden around edges.

Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to rack.

7️⃣ Decorate (Optional)

Once cool:

• Drizzle white chocolate.

• Add red/gold sprinkles.

• Light edible glitter dust.

Why They’re Called “Open Fortune” Cookies

Instead of folding like traditional fortune cookies:

• The message is stamped directly on top.

• No tricky hot folding.

• No burnt fingers.

• Much more manageable for groups.