Acorn Cookies Recipe

Course: candy, cookie, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

These Nutter Butter acorn cookies are a fun, hands-on autumn treat! Chocolate, peanut butter, and candy combine in easy acorn candy cookies the whole family will love.

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Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

12 Nutter Butter Bites cookies *
24 Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses **
½ cup peanut butter baking chips heaping and divided***

Instructions

Gently pull the Nutter Butters in half and lay them frosting-side-up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12 Nutter Butter Bites cookies
Use a butter knife to scrape off the frosting so that you have a smooth cookie surface. You can discard or eat the filling.
Unwrap the kisses and place one next to each of the cookie halves.
24 Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses
Separate 24 peanut butter chips out and place them next to the cookie halves and kisses.
In a shallow, microwave-safe bowl, melt the rest of the ½ cup of chips in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir well.
½ cup peanut butter baking chips
If necessary, heat in 10-second increments until completely melted. Be sure to stir between heatings and don’t overheat, as they are quick to seize up.
Dip each kiss into the melted peanut butter chip mixture and press firmly onto the smooth, frosting-free side of a nutter butter half.
Allow your acorns to sit for about 5 minutes and then dip each peanut butter chip into the melted mixture and press it onto the other side of the cookie to make the stem.
Place in the refrigerator to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

*You can use mini oatmeal cookies, nilla wafers, or any other small cookie with a smooth side in place of the Nutter Butter Bites.

**You can substitute milk chocolate kisses or use almond kisses instead of dark chocolate for an added nut surprise.

***You can substitute milk chocolate, dark chocolate, semisweet, caramel or butterscotch chips in place of the peanut butter baking chips if you wish.

Tips:

When splitting the Nutter Butters, gently twist rather than pulling apart to keep the edges smooth and reduce crumbs.
Make sure to prep the Kisses before melting the peanut butter chips. They tend to harden quickly.
Melt the peanut butter chips in 10-second increments, stirring between, to prevent them from burning or seizing up.
Be careful when dipping the kisses and baking chips in the melted peanut butter chip mixture; it may be hot! You may wish to use tweezers to prevent burns.
You can use a toothpick or small offset spatula to apply melted peanut butter chips precisely, especially for the acorn “stem.”
If the chips start to harden, reheat them for 10 more seconds.
Wait until the kisses have completely cooled before turning the cookies on their sides to prevent the cookies from sliding off.
Let cookies come to room temperature after chilling; they taste softer and more flavorful.

Make-Ahead: These cookies keep well, so feel free to make them a few days ahead.

Storage: Store acorn cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature before serving.

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