Fried Fortune Cookies

Directions

Cut paper into strips about 3-inches long and ½-inch wide. Write a different fortune on each strip.

Heat griddle over medium heat.

Generously grease the hot griddle with shortening, using pastry brush.

Beat 1 egg in bowl with fork until foamy. Beat in ⅓ cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in ⅓ cup flour, 3 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons water, ½ teaspoon vanilla and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and mix until smooth.

Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto the greased hot griddle.

Spread into circles about 3½ inches across, using the back of the spoon.

Cook until light brown, about 3 minutes.

Turn with pancake turner and cook about 3 minutes on the other side.

Lift the cookies, one at a time, onto plate. Place a paper fortune in center of each cookie, then fold the cookie in half.

Holding the edges, draw the cookie gently down over the edge of muffin pan to crease in half.

Fit the cookie into a muffin pan cup to hold its shape until cool.