Allergy friendly. cupcake happy!

Okay nut-free, dairy-free people, if you haven’t tried Biscoff Spread, this is the time to go buy a jar. Even if you don’t make this recipe, you need to buy a jar. It is addicting!

This recipe is inspired by the Food Network, one of my go-to websites. Several years ago I made the Chocolate Hazelnut Ravioli recipe by Giada De Laurentiis, but I had not made it for my daughter Savannah since she is allergic to dairy. I decided to make an allergen-safe alternative with nut-free Biscoff Spread.

If you have never had Biscoff Spread, you are missing out. Whether you eat it in a wonton cookie or straight from the jar, it is awesome stuff! You’ll find it in the peanut butter aisle at the grocery store. Enjoy this decadent treat!

Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis, foodnetwork.com

Biscoff Wonton Cookies [Nut-Free]

Water [put in a small bowl]
16 wonton wrappers [available in the produce aisle]
16 teaspoons Biscoff spread [or another allergen-safe spread such as
I.M. Healthy Chocolate SoyNut Butter]
Canola oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Procedure:

1. Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap or wax paper and set aside.
2. Place one wonton wrapper on a plate. Spoon 1 teaspoon of Biscoff spread into the center of the wrapper.
3. Using your fingers, moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper diagonally in half over the filling and tightly press the edges of the wrapper to seal.

   

4. Place the wonton on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers and Biscoff spread.
6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Add enough canola oil to a heavy large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
7. Working in batches, carefully add the wontons to the hot oil and cook until they are golden brown, about 45 seconds per side.
8. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the wontons to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Then, transfer the cooked wontons to another baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while frying the remaining wontons.
9. Dust the wontons with powdered sugar and serve.

Note: The fried wontons can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool them completely, then cover and refrigerate. Before serving, place them on a baking sheet and rewarm in a preheated 375 degrees F oven just until they are heated through, about 7 minutes.

Healthier Version: Instead of frying, bake the wontons. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Assemble wontons as directed above. Line wontons on a baking sheet sprayed with allergen-free baking spray. Bake 15 minutes. Use a spatula to remove wontons from baking sheet. Dust the wontons with powdered sugar and serve.