Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in the food coloring, and let cool. (By coloring the sugar syrup youll be able to see where youve painted the designs.)

Pour 2 or 3 tablespoons of the colored sugar water into a small bowl or cup.

Working with 1 fortune cookie at a time, dip a small paintbrush into the syrup and paint patterns on the cookies surface in sections. (Make sure to apply a medium coat.) After applying the syrup, hold the cookie over the tub and sprinkle the wet area with the sugar sprinkles. Lightly tap off any excess before moving to another section. To create a half sugar/half plain cookie, paint half and dip it into the tub.

After completing each cookie, place it on a wire rack to dry completely, up to 2 hours for patterned cookies, 4 to 5 hours for a solid coating. Store in an airtight container.

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