Easy Acorn Donut Holes
Description
Easy no-bake acorn donut holes made with store-bought glazed donut holes, melted chocolate, chocolate sprinkles, and pretzel stick stems. A 20-minute fall treat that's perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, and kids' parties.
Ingredients
- 20 glazed donut holes
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 thin pretzel sticks, snapped in half
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles, jimmies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Snap the pretzel sticks in half and set aside.
- Pour the chocolate sprinkles into a small bowl and set it within easy reach.
- Place the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy — about 60 to 90 seconds total.
- Dip the top third of a donut hole into the melted chocolate, scraping off the excess against the rim of the bowl.
- Immediately dip the chocolate-coated top into the sprinkles, pressing gently so they adhere.
- Press a pretzel stick half straight down into the center of the chocolate top to form the acorn stem. Do not twist.
- Place on the parchment-lined tray and repeat with the remaining donut holes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set the chocolate, or serve immediately while the chocolate is still soft.
Equipment
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Slightly day-old donut holes are easier to work with than very fresh ones.
- If the chocolate is too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut or vegetable oil.
- Keep all water away from the melted chocolate or it will seize.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1407kcalCarbohydrates: 118gProtein: 18gFat: 96gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 7mg