Chocolate Kiss Acorn Cookies
Chocolate Kiss Acorn Cookies are adorable, no-bake treats made with mini vanilla wafers, Hershey’s Kisses, and peanut butter chips, perfect for Thanksgiving and fun for kids to assemble. These bite-sized cookies are festive, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser at fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 36 mini vanilla wafer cookies (such as Nilla Wafers)
- 36 Hershey’s Kisses (milk or dark chocolate, unwrapped)
- 36 peanut butter chips (or caramel chips for nut-free)
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade, for assembly)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional, for decoration)
- Fall-colored sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Lay out parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet or tray.
- Unwrap all Hershey’s Kisses and set aside.
- Sort 36 vanilla wafer cookies, choosing ones that aren’t cracked or broken. Place flat-side up on the tray.
- Spoon chocolate frosting into a piping bag, zip-top bag (snip corner), or small bowl.
- Pipe or spread a small dot of frosting onto the flat bottom of each vanilla wafer. Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss onto the frosting to stick.
- Flip the vanilla wafer with Kiss attached so the rounded side faces up. Pipe a tiny dab of frosting in the center, then press a peanut butter chip (pointy side out) onto it as the acorn stem.
- Let cookies set for 10–15 minutes (or chill in fridge for 5 minutes) until frosting firms up.
- Decorate with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Transfer cookies to a serving platter or airtight container once set.
Notes
Use thick frosting for best results; store-bought works well. For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter chips with caramel or chocolate chips. Cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For gluten-free, use gluten-free mini cookies. Kids can help with assembly and decorating. Chill cookies briefly to help frosting set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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