Fortunately simple fortune cookies

So I have to admit that the best part of this activity was definitely writing the personalized fortunes that went inside the cookies!  So much fun! 

I did get a fortune cookie mix to which I only had to add water and margarine.  The real trick was getting the cookies bent into a fortune cookie shape while they were still hot.  The first batch of cookies were completely stuck to the pan because I used tinfoil to line the cookie tray instead of parchment paper... so silly.  I had to go out and buy parchment paper and do it again.  Thank goodness I only did one batch as practice.  I lost six cookies but I had enough batter to make about eight cookies. 

Then, to add some pizzazz and fun, after the cookies were folded and dried in little muffin tins (so they would keep their shape as they cooled), I melted baker's dipping chocolate so I could dunk the cookies and decorate them with sprinkles.  So pretty!!  They look professional!  This would be a nice gift for Valentine's Day or an anniversary.

With the remaining baker's choocolate, I dippied strawberries.  This are always a pretty, delicious, elegant touch to add romance to any event, even a regular week night dinner ;)