Description
These Chocolate-Peanut Butter Covered Fortune Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic fortune cookie. Filled with a creamy, sweet peanut butter mixture and coated in rich semisweet chocolate, this easy-to-make treat combines crunchy texture with indulgent flavors, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Cookies and Coating
- 12-15 plain fortune cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt if used. Mix until smooth and fully integrated to create a creamy filling.
- Transfer to Piping Bag: Spoon the peanut butter mixture into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with the tip snipped off for easy filling control.
- Open Fortune Cookies: Carefully pry open each fortune cookie without breaking it, creating a cavity to fill.
- Fill the Cookies: Pipe a small amount of the peanut butter filling into the center of each cookie, then gently press the cookie closed again to enclose the filling securely.
- Arrange on Tray: Place the filled cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray, spacing them to prepare for coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler for gentle melting.
- Dip the Cookies: Using a fork or tongs, fully dip each filled fortune cookie into the melted chocolate ensuring complete coverage, then gently tap off excess chocolate against the bowl’s edge.
- Set on Parchment: Return the chocolate-covered cookies to the parchment-lined tray, and repeat coating with all cookies.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the coated cookies for 20 to 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens and sets firmly.
- Serve: Once the chocolate is set, the cookies are ready to enjoy. Optionally, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the top or sprinkle with crushed peanuts for an extra touch of flavor and decoration.
Notes
- Carefully open the fortune cookies to avoid breaking them for optimal filling.
- Use a piping bag for neat and controlled filling application.
- You can substitute coconut oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain chocolate coating.
- For a nut-free variation, try substituting peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
