Backyardigans Trivia Cookies

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and water until smooth.

4.Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be slightly runny but thick enough to hold its shape when spooned.

5.Using a tablespoon, drop small circles of batter (about 3 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread.

6.Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft; this is normal as they will firm up as they cool.

7.Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for about 1-2 minutes until they are firm enough to handle. While they are still warm, gently lift each cookie and place a trivia slip in the center.

8.Quickly fold the cookie in half and then gently bend the edges to create the classic fortune cookie shape. Hold for a few seconds to help them maintain their shape as they cool completely on a wire rack.

9.Once cooled, you can wrap each cookie in colored cellophane or place them in small bags tied with ribbon for a festive presentation.