Chocolate Acorns Recipe
Chocolate Acorns are adorable, bite-sized treats perfect for fall gatherings or festive snack tables. Made with milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, mini Nilla wafer cookies, and chocolate candy melts, these no-bake sweets mimic the look of acorns with a simple stem of mini chocolate chips. Easy to assemble and quick to set, they are a fun and creative way to enjoy chocolate and cookies combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 50 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag chocolate candy melts
- 50 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
- 50 mini Nilla wafer cookies
- 50 mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep your workspace clean and prevent sticking.
- Melt candy melts: Follow the package directions to melt the chocolate candy melts until smooth and completely melted, ensuring easy dipping and piping.
- Assemble acorns: Very gently dip the flat end of an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the melted chocolate just enough to coat it thinly. Immediately press it onto the flat side of a mini Nilla wafer cookie, attaching the Kiss to the cookie. Place the assembled piece on the baking sheet cookie side down. Repeat this process for all kisses and wafers.
- Prepare piping bag: Use a spatula to transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a small Ziploc bag. Snip off a tiny corner to create a makeshift piping bag.
- Add stems: Pipe a small dot of melted chocolate onto a mini chocolate chip and quickly press it onto the top of the wafer where the Kiss is attached. This forms the acorn’s stem. Repeat for all assembled acorns.
- Set chocolates: Let the chocolate acorns set at room temperature or place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes until they are completely firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Mini Nilla wafer cookies are available in most grocery stores or can be found online; they are smaller than regular Nilla wafers and perfect for bite-sized treats.
- Be gentle while dipping the Hershey’s Kisses to avoid breaking or melting them excessively.
- Using parchment paper on the baking sheet makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
- Allow the acorns to set fully to prevent them from falling apart when handling.
- Store finished chocolate acorns in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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