Valentine’s Fortune Cookie Countdown

DIY Valentine’s Day Countdown!

Here at The Dating Divas we are ALL about Valentine’s Day!  I mean, a day dedicated to LOVE – what’s not to like?  We believe that you should intentionally love your spouse every day, Valentine’s Day included!  😉  And with LOVE Day not too far away- we wanted to share a super fun {and yummy}…

{You can totally make your own fortune cookies, if you wish, but I’m all about quick and easy!  I just picked up these babies at Walmart.  You can even buy them on Amazon.  NOTE: You’ll need 14 cookies, but you may break a couple of cookies while replacing the fortunes so make sure you get extra.}  

2.  Unwrap a cookie and wrap it with a slightly dampened paper towel.  Microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds.

{The time may vary depending on your microwave.  The cookie is ready when it has softened enough to open without breaking.}

3.  Quickly remove the cookie from the microwave and gently pull it open.  Remove the fortune and replace it with one of our printable Valentine fortunes.

{You will have to work quickly.  After about 20 seconds the cookie will start to harden again.}

4.  Gently fold the cookie back into its original shape.

{Hold it in place until it harden again- it shouldn’t take longer than 30 seconds.}

5.  Repeat 13 more times!

{Side note- the first time, I completely hid the printable fortune inside the cookie.  But afterward I decided that I liked the look of the little hearts sticking out of the cookies.  Totally up to you.}

6.  Dip your fortune cookies into melted chocolate and add sprinkles.

{You’ll want to set them on wax paper until they’re completely dry.}

7.  Place each fortune cookie into a mini baking cup.

{This step is optional, but I think it adds to the presentation.  And aren’t these Valentine’s Mini Baking Cups so festive and fun?}

8.  Put your fortune cookies inside a small box lined with tissue paper.

{You could use any box – even a small, wrapped shoe box.  I found this box that was the perfect size in the wedding and cake aisle at Walmart.}

9.  Add our printable label to the top of your box.

{And slap on a quick bow if you want, too.}  😉

10.  Print the coordinating card.

{Make sure you include the card with your gift box…}

{Because the inside has a cute little poem that explains what it’s all about.}

That’s It!

Pretty simple, right?  Go spread some love this Valentine’s Day!