Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate Acorns
Create these adorable chocolate acorns for a fun fall treat everyone will love! With just 3 ingredients and no baking required, they’re the perfect way to celebrate autumn. These cute little acorns are ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings, fall festivals, or seasonal celebrations.
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These treats combine the buttery sweetness of Nilla wafers with rich Hershey’s kisses and chocolate chip stems to create perfectly proportioned acorn look-alikes. The best part? They’re so simple to make that kids can help assemble them!
Looking for more fall-themed treats? Try my Acorn Shaped Mini Pumpkin Muffins or Nutter Butter Chocolate Acorns. For more easy chocolate treats, check out my Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries or Cool Whip Candy.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- No-Bake Treat: No need to turn on the oven for these cute treats
- Kid-Friendly Project: Simple assembly makes it perfect for little helpers
- Quick Prep: Ready in under an hour, including setting time
- Budget-Friendly: Just three simple ingredients needed
- Make-Ahead Option: Can be made several days in advance
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Mini Nilla Wafer Cookies: Create the perfect acorn cap with their round shape and golden color
- Hershey’s Kisses: Form the bottom portion of our acorns while adding rich milk chocolate flavor
- Mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Work double duty as both the acorn stems and the “glue” that holds everything together
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Cookie Base: Swap mini Nilla wafers for mini Nutter Butters for a peanut butter twist
- Chocolate Options: Try different Hershey’s Kiss flavors like dark chocolate or almond
- Stem Alternatives: Use small pretzel stick pieces instead of chocolate chips
- Melting Chocolate: Replace semisweet chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or candy melts
- Decorative Touch: Add edible gold dust or bronze shimmer for fancy fall parties
How to Make Hershey’s Kiss Chocolate Acorns (step-by-step directions)
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt your chocolate chips (except those reserved for stems) in 30-second intervals. (Photo 1)
- Place Nilla wafers upside down and add a small amount of melted chocolate to each center. (Photo 2)
- Press Hershey’s Kisses onto the chocolate-dotted wafers. (Photo 3)
- Let set in refrigerator before adding stems.
- Add stems by dotting with melted chocolate and pressing on chocolate chips. (Photos 4 & 5)
- Give one final chill to set completely.
Recipe Tips
- Work in small batches so chocolate doesn’t set before assembly
- Keep kisses unwrapped and ready to go before starting
- Use room temperature cookies for better chocolate adhesion
- Don’t skip the chilling steps between layers
- Keep chocolate warm but not hot for best results
Storing Tips
- Counter Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- Layering: Place wax paper between layers to prevent sticking
- Temperature: Serve at room temperature for best taste
Serving Suggestions
Create a beautiful fall dessert spread by pairing these chocolate acorns with my Pumpkin Dump Cake and Apple Oatmeal Bars. For a complete autumn dessert table, add my Maple Pecan Cookies and Pumpkin Banana Bread.
If you have extra chocolate to use up, try making my Homemade White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups or Easy Christmas Pretzels Dipped in Chocolate.
Recipe FAQs
Make sure your chocolate is properly melted and still warm, and your cookies are at room temperature for best adhesion.
Yes! These treats stay fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.
You might be using too much melted chocolate. A small dot is all you need, and make sure to let them set completely in the refrigerator.
Freezing isn’t recommended as it can affect the texture and appearance of the chocolate.
Store at a consistent temperature and avoid temperature fluctuations to prevent the chocolate from developing a whitish appearance.
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Hershey’s Kisses Chocolate Acorns
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (177 3/7 g) mini semisweet chocolate chips divided
- 40 mini Nilla wafer cookies
- 40 milk chocolate Hershey’s kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt your chocolate chips (except those reserved for stems) in 30-second intervals.¾ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Place Nilla wafers upside down and add a small amount of melted chocolate to each center.40 mini Nilla wafer cookies
- Press Hershey’s Kisses onto the chocolate-dotted wafers.40 milk chocolate Hershey’s kisses
- Let set in refrigerator before adding stems.
- Add stems by dotting with melted chocolate and pressing on chocolate chips.
- Give one final chill to set completely.
Notes
- Work in small batches so chocolate doesn’t set before assembly
- Keep kisses unwrapped and ready to go before starting
- Use room temperature cookies for better chocolate adhesion
- Don’t skip the chilling steps between layers
- Keep chocolate warm but not hot for best results
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