Write "fortunes" small paper strips. To make cookies, beat egg slightly. Gradually add sugar and beat until very thick. Fold in oil. Mix cornstarch with water and a little egg mixture. Beat into remaining egg mixture.
Heat griddle to 350 degrees. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons onto griddle, forming circles. Cook about 5 minutes until set and golden on bottom. Remove from heat.
Lay a paper on each cookie. Working quickly, fold in half, then fan bottom edges toward each other. Cool and keep in airtight container. Don't cook too many at once, or they'll harden before you can shape them.
Makes 18.
