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January 28, 2015 By Sandra 20 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

Homemade Fortune Cookies Dipped in Chocolate

Don't you just love making personalized Valentines—cards, gifts, even cookies for family and friends? This Homemade Fortune Cookies Recipe has become our family's favorite way to say “I love you” or… “I really like you” or… “You don't have as many cooties as other kids do.”

Homemade Fortune Cookies with Chocolate

I'm sure my kids aren't the only ones that feel a little awkward passing out cards with hearts and X's and O's on them to their playground buddies and basketball teammates… at least I hope they aren't the only ones.  Can you tell both of my children are boys?

We started making personalized Valentine's Day cookies for my kid's close friends and classmates when my oldest son was in third grade. A simple cookie with a simple name piped on it seemed to do the trick and help him get over his awkwardness so… the tradition stuck. We made them every year after that. The older the boys got, the more involved they became in the cookie making process and the more fun we had. Cookie baking became a “quality time with Mom” thing every Valentine's Day.


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When the boys got to high school, we started making homemade fortune cookies. At first, the fortunes were all about sports like, “You will score the winning basket.” And, “You will have fame and fortune.” Then, I challenged them to write a fortune that was personal for each of their friends and classmates. I thought I would get a little resistance or at least an “awww Mom!” But they actually enjoy coming up with something different specifically for each friend.

How to make Homemade Fortune Cookies

If you make your own homemade fortune cookies for your kids, here are some tips:

  • First, take the chance to say something really special about each of your children.
  • Have the fortunes written and cut out before you bake the cookies. The cookies cool off soooo fast that you won't have time to do it when they come out of the oven.
  • Start by baking 3 to 4 cookies at a time. They cool off very fast (I can only do 3 at a time).
  • Plan on having some “cookie breakage” it will take you a a few minutes to get the hang of folding them. This is a large recipe so you should have plenty.
  • Use the chocolate to patch any small cracks.
  • Have your kids write and fold the fortunes but, unless they are older, they may not be able to fold the cookies fast enough.
  • DO have the kids of all ages dip the cookie in chocolate and sprinkles!

How to make Homemade Fortune Cookies

 

Have fun making these!  If you have any questions at all,  just leave a comment here on this post or come and find me at home on Everyday Southwest.  You can also reach me on the Everyday Southwest Facebook Fan Page.

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Homemade Fortune Cookies Dipped in Chocolate
Author: Sandy Hoopes adapted from Martha Stewart
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 2 to 3 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablepoons whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • ½ teaspoons almond or orange flavoring
  • parchment paper
Instructions
  1. Write or print fortunes and cut them out. Fold the fortunes into narrow strips that are ¼ inch thick by about 2 inches long.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Beat egg whites and sugar together on medium speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Sift flour and salt into egg white mixture and beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Add butter, milk and flavorings until combined.
  4. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. If possible, do not use a dark, nonstick sheet pan, (the cookies will get too brown). Lightly spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray, optional (I do not spray mine).
  5. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of batter onto parchment paper or silpat for each cookie and spread into an even circle with the back of a spoon or small spatula. Start with only 3 cookies at a time. Bake for 7 minutes. Ovens vary in temperatures so, check at 6 minutes and bake until fortune cookie is set and slightly golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and, working very quickly, flip cookies over, place a fortune across center of cookie and gently fold edges together to resemble a taco. Then, quickly fold "taco" over hot edge of pan to keep its shape while folding other cookies.
  7. Set folded cookies in a muffin tin to keep their shape while cooling.
  8. When all cookies are baked, place ½ cup of chocolate chips in a small bowl and melt in microwave by heating on 50 percent power for 15 seconds. Stir chocolate and repeat 4 to 5 more times or until chocolate is completely melted but not scorched. Stir remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips into hot, melted chocolate and stir until completely melted.
  9. Dip one side of each cookie into chocolate and then dip into colored sprinkles. Set aside for chocolate to set.
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I was born and raised in the Arizona sunshine about 60 miles north of the Mexico border. In my past lives, I have been a Stay-at-Home Mom, elementary educator, newspaper editor, culinary school graduate and ballerina. Ooops… sorry, the “ballet thing” was waaaay before the “kid thing.” Today, I am a blogger, cookbook author and “grandmother-in-waiting” (somebody needs to tell my kids to get busy). I love taking my experience as a mom and educator, then, mix it together with culinary school tips to create healthy, easy and delicious meals that will make your family really want to “come home for dinner.”
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Comments

  1. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Perfect idea! I love that you made fortune cookies from scratch!

    Reply
  2. mishka824m says

    February 2, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    What a sweet idea for a special valentine’s treat!! Love it. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    February 2, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    These are adorable and look tasty too!

    Reply
  4. lauryn hock says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    You really do take beautiful food pictures!

    Reply
  5. Tara Joy says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:36 am

    These are SO fun! I cannot wait to try them, I didn’t realize they were so easy!

    Reply
  6. MAD Hippies Life says

    February 3, 2015 at 7:02 am

    What a perfect idea to write your own personal thoughts in a fortune cookie! A mantra or word of encouragement made special for each person. Beautiful! Peace! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rachel C @ Third Stop on the Right says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:35 am

    These are too cute! I am going to have to try them with my son.

    Reply
  8. Kim Bolden says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Who would not like chocolate with a bit of encouragement. Love this idea!

    Reply
  9. Mary says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:33 am

    These are absolutely adorable! Love them!

    Reply
  10. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    February 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

    These fortune cookies are adorable! I love them right to pieces! You had a brilliant idea making personalized treats to help your boys avoid awkwardness. I’ll have to hang on to the thought for when my little guy gets in school.

    Reply
  11. Sharon (Nut Free Wok) says

    February 5, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Such a pretty way to dress up fortune cookies!

    Reply
  12. Renée ♥ says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    I cannot wait to make these! Such a bright, pretty presentation!

    Reply
  13. cashmeremiles says

    February 6, 2015 at 11:12 am

    What a great idea! We will try these.

    Reply
  14. Shannon P says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Totally pining these for later! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. One Mother to Another says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

    These are really cute and so different than the majority of V-day treats I’ve seen out there. Such a great idea! I love that your boys still love doing them after so many years 🙂

    Reply
  16. krystaprice says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS, I LOVE THIS! I am trying this immediately! Thank you sooo much for a unique idea for my loved ones!

    Reply
  17. krystaprice says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    So just to double check (because I’m literally making these this week) once they come out of the oven for the 1st time, they DO NOT have to go back in the oven?? Thanks in advance : )

    Reply
  18. tiffany|picsandpastries says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    These are sooo cute! How perfect for Valentine’s Day, too!

    Reply
  19. lauryn hock says

    February 11, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    OH my gosh! My school PTA just brought these around to the teachers and they are delicious and so cute!

    Reply
  20. Simply Rachel says

    February 16, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Oh my goodness, this is such a cool idea!! I’ve never even thought to make my own personalized ones! Love it!

    Reply

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