PrintChocolate Acorn Treats: A Fun Thanksgiving Snack Idea!
Chocolate Acorn Treats are a delightful and adorable snack perfect for Thanksgiving, especially for kids. These treats combine chocolate and nuts to create a fun and festive treat that resembles acorns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 treats 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup acorn-shaped candies
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the top of each mini pretzel into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Press an acorn-shaped candy onto the chocolate-dipped pretzel to create the ‘cap’ of the acorn.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the chocolate to resemble the acorn’s texture.
- Place the completed treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a fun variation, use different types of chocolate (milk, dark, or white) for dipping.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Consider using different candies for the acorn cap for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg