With just 4 ingredients, this easy autumn-kissed Acorn Cookies Recipe will be the hit of your fall parties! They’re the perfect combination of sweet and salty… with a rich milk chocolate Hershey’s Kiss, buttery Nilla Wafer top, and salty pretzel stem!
Acorn Cookies Recipe
Trust me, these adorable acorn shaped cookies are one of those classic fall recipes you and the kiddos will want on repeat!
Amber writes: "The kids had a blast making these little treats."
Your adorable cookies all start with a milk chocolatey Hershey Kiss base. Then your chocolate kiss is nestled up against a sweet little Nilla Wafer, right before a perfectly salty pretzel stem is placed on top.
This simple cookie creation produces the cutest little candy acorn cookies, that are perfect for Fall Parties or family game nights alike.
Plus… these little cookies get bonus points for being ridiculously EASY to make!
Just like this crazy easy Turtles Candy Recipe, these cozy Spice Cookies, and these wonderful Chocolate Chip Butter Pecan Cookies, too!
You’ll need just 15 minutes and 4 ingredients. That’s all!
And don’t forget about the oven… or better yet… do forget about the oven!
You won’t be using it today!!
Believe me, this simple acorn cookies recipe is a total game changer. Not only is it one of the easiest cookie recipes you’ll ever make… but you also won’t need your oven!
So this week go ahead and surprise the kiddos and adults alike, when you effortlessly whip up one of the best quick and easy dessert recipes ever!!
Acorn Cookie Ingredients
You’ll just need the following ingredients to make this simple acorn cookies recipe…
- Mini Nilla Wafers
- Chocolate Kisses
- Chocolate Frosting – store bought or use this homemade Chocolate Frosting Recipe
- Pretzel Sticks
These cookies truly are one of the simplest Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes and Easy Cookie Recipes for Kids you can make!
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So how do you make candy acorns? It’s actually SO simple!
Just follow these steps to make the best acorn cookies recipe…
1. Unwrap the individual Hershey Kisses.
2. Carefully cut pretzel sticks into pieces and set aside.
3. Attach a Hershey Kiss to a Nilla Wafer.
4. Then attach a pretzel piece to the top of the cookie. This will be the stem.
See… I told you this acorn cookies recipe was going to be EASY. Homemade candy and cookies don’t get any simpler!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
After you’ve assembled your acorn cookies, they can be stored at room temperature, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Acorn Cookies Reviews
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Amber writes: “The kids had a blast making these little treats.“
Karen writes: “I make these for Thanksgiving every year – so easy and so cute”
Norine writes: “They would be cute edible cake decor, too!”
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Acorn Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Box of MINI Nilla Wafers
- 30 Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses
- 2 tbsp Chocolate Frosting
- 10 Pretzel Sticks
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Carefully cut pretzel sticks into 3 pieces, and set aside.
- Using the frosting as glue, attach a kiss to a Nilla Wafer (pointed tip of kiss facing down)
- Then use a little more frosting to attach a pretzel piece to the top of the cookie as a stem. (You can add a small amount of frosting for this part more precisely using a toothpick.)
- Let the frosting set for about 20 minutes before serving. (If you want them to set faster, just transfer to the refrigerator.)
Notes
- Storage Tips: After you’ve assembled your acorn cookies, they can be stored at room temperature, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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OMG these are way too cute!!! I love this simple and fun idea for the fall season!
Thanks so much, Christie! They really are so quick and easy to make! 🙂
I love fun ideas quick and easy for holidays
These really are so quick and simple to make!