Description
These Chocolate-Peanut Butter Covered Fortune Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat. Crispy fortune cookies are filled with a smooth, creamy peanut butter mixture and then dipped in rich, melted semisweet chocolate. This recipe combines crunchy texture with luscious flavors, perfect for a unique dessert or party snack.
Ingredients
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Fortune Cookies and Filling
- 12–15 plain fortune cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 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 using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Transfer Filling to Piping Bag: Spoon the peanut butter mixture into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with the tip cut off to make filling the cookies easier.
- Open Fortune Cookies: Carefully pry open each fortune cookie without breaking it to create space for the filling.
- Fill the Cookies: Pipe a small amount of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each cookie, then gently press the cookie back together, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the filled fortune cookies onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper to prepare for coating.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate and coconut oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate gently.
- Coat the Fortune Cookies: Using a fork or tongs, dip each filled fortune cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap the cookie against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Set Cookies on Tray: Place the chocolate-coated cookies back onto the parchment-lined tray. Repeat the coating process with all cookies.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the coated cookies for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets firmly.
- Serve and Optional Garnish: Once set, the cookies are ready to enjoy. Optionally, drizzle additional melted chocolate or sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for extra visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Be gentle while opening the fortune cookies to avoid breaking them into pieces.
- The peanut butter filling can be adjusted for sweetness or saltiness by modifying powdered sugar and salt to taste.
- Use coconut oil for a smoother chocolate coating, but vegetable oil can be substituted if needed.
- Chocolate chips can be used in place of chopped chocolate for convenience.
- Store finished cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate coating firm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
