These Chocolate Acorns are the kind of no-bake treat that looks like it took hours but actually comes together in just a few minutes. All you needs are Hershey Kisses, crisp vanilla wafers, and a swirl of chocolate for the stem.
With only three ingredients and zero oven time, this is the perfect project to make with kids or to whip up when you need a fall dessert in a pinch. Because they set up quickly and hold their shape well, they travel beautifully to school parties, potlucks, or a Thanksgiving dessert table. And honestly, their adorable acorn shape makes them a guaranteed conversation starter the moment you set them out.
Helpful Tips
- Work in small batches: Melted chocolate firms up fast, so only melt what you can use in a few minutes at a time to keep it smooth and easy to pipe.
- Chill the wafers briefly first: Popping the nilla wafers in the fridge for a few minutes before assembling helps the chocolate set faster once you attach the Kisses.
- Use a fine tip for the stems: A small piping tip or a tiny snipped corner on your bag gives you much more control for that delicate little chocolate swirl on top.
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Chocolate Acorns
Ingredients
- 4 ounce bag Hershey Kisses
- 11 ounce box mini nilla wafers
- 1 cup chocolate chips or wafers
Instructions
- Unwrap the Hershey kisses.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals until mostly melted, then stir until fully melted. Transfer the chocolate to a piping bag with a small tip, or to a plastic bag with one of the tops cut off.
- Working quickly, squeeze some chocolate around the underside of the nilla wafers. Attach the bottom of a Hershey Kiss to the wafers.
- Squeeze a small swirl of chocolate on the top of the wafer for the stem. Let set for 30 minutes.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.