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Cut a stencil out of a plastic coffee can lid in the shape of a 3-inch disk.
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Whip the egg whites until stiff and chill.
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In a mixer, cream the butter, then add the sugar and continue mixing.
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Add the flour and blend in, then add the vanilla and blend again.
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Add the chilled egg whites and mix on low until well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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With a small offset spatula, spread batter through the stencil so it is a circle onto parchment paper, about 6 per cookie sheet.
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B ake in a preheated 350-degree oven until light golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Quickly remove the pan from the oven and one at time place a fortune across the center with a bit hanging out.
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Fold cookie circle in thirds over fortune with flaps only slightly overlapping each other.
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Turn over and bring opposing sides together and pinch.
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Let cool.