Donut Hole Acorns are soft glazed donut holes shaped into acorns and then dipped into chocolate and decorated festively.
These donut hole acorns are delicious, soft, and simple to put together. They don’t require many ingredients and even the little ones can help!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make- No need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these donut acorns!
Kid-friendly – The kids will love getting into the kitchen with you to help make this easy and delicious recipe.
Easy to Personalize – You can decorate these with anything from nuts to sprinkles, the options are endless.
What You’ll Need
Donut Holes – Any brand, but glazed works best. I used Krispy Kreme.
Candy Melts – Light brown colored candy melts. Or melted chocolate.
Pretzels – Thin Pretzel Sticks.
Toppings – Sprinkles and Chopped Nuts.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. Place the candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the candy on the defrost setting of the microwave for 1 minute at a time, stopping to stir after each round of cooking. Continue to cook in the microwave until the candy is completely melted and smooth.
Step 2. Shape each donut hole into a rough acorn shape. You can do this by squeezing the sides in slightly, and flattening the top a bit.
Step 3. Holding the pointed end of each donut hole, dip the top of it into the melted candy to create the cap of the acorn.
Step 4. Add some fall-colored sprinkles or chopped nuts to the melted candy on each dipped donut hole, and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
Step 5. Insert Thin Pretzel Stick broken into halves into the top to make the stem
Step 6. Place the dipped donut hole into the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to set, and then serve.
Step 7. Shape each donut into a rough acorn shape. You can do this by squeezing the sides in slightly, and flattening the top a bit. Learn from my advice and don’t attempt to roll the donut hole into shape in your hands like a snake! It doesn’t work! But, hey it made for a great excuse to eat one!
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Donut Hole Acorns
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 16 each donut holes
I used glazed donut holes - 1 pkg Light brown candy melts
- 1 Fall Colored Sprinkles
- 1/2 Cup Chopped nuts
This is optional - 1/2 cup Thin Pretzel Sticks
Instructions
- Place the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl. Heat the candy on the defrost setting of the microwave for 1 minute at a time, stopping to stir after each round of cooking. Continue to cook in the microwave until the candy is completely melted and smooth.
- Shape each donut hole into a rough acorn shape. You can do this by squeezing the sides in slightly, and flattening the top a bit.
- Holding the pointed end of each donut hole, dip the top of it into the melted candy to create the cap of the acorn.
- Add some fall colored sprinkles or chopped nut to the melted candy on each dipped donut hole, and place them onto a parchment lined baking sheet to dry.
- Insert Thin Pretzel Stick broken into halves into top to make the stem
- Place the dipped donut hole acorns into the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to set, and then serve.
Notes
Nutrition
These were so easy to make and perfect for a classroom party!