What do Daryl Hannah, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Robby Takas of the Goo Goo Dolls have in common? They are all happy recipients of giant fortune cookies from Expressive Fortunes, the Fallbrook company owned by Stephanie Benner.

Looking for a unique and delicious way to say, “I love you” on Valentine’s Day? Stephanie’s cookies can fit the bill. Her giant cookies can be personalized with fortune greetings and decorated with bright red hearts. Themes not only include holidays but birthdays, weddings, graduations and more. She boasts, “We have a cookie for any occasion!"

Stephanie came up with the idea to “dip and decorate cookies about five years ago,” and finally came to a point where she needed to make a career change. In December of 2003 Expressive Fortunes was born. Two months later she was featured on the Wayne Brady Show and then, “we just started rolling,” she said.… visit website or download pdf.

Anyone who has ever eaten at a Chinese restaurant is probably familiar with the ever-present fortune cookie and its sometimes not-so-unique fortunes.

But these cookies with a message have taken on a new dimension at Expressive Fortunes, a Fallbrook cookie company that transforms the sweets into unique gifts with a personal flair, especially since customers can write their own fortune.

Offered in three sizes ranging from classic to giant ---- about 6 1/2 inches in diameter ---- the cookies are hand-dipped in white or dark chocolate, and then decorated with sprinkles or sugar decorations in any one of 40 themes. Themes include anniversary, bon voyage, friendship, gambling, music, naughty romance, race cars and religion.

Given as gifts, party favors or turndown treats at hotels, the unique cookies are the brainchild of Stephanie Benner, owner of Expressive Fortunes, which she founded in December 2003.... visit website or download pdf.

Jennifer Love Hewitt takes big bites of these custom-made cookies that can be decorated for any occasion. And creator Stephanie Benner says they come with your own personalized fortune: "They're not only beautiful, but they taste even better.".... visit website or download pdf.