Acorn Donut Holes
If you’re looking for a fun Fall treat to make with kids, this acorn donut hole recipe will not disappoint. These may look like real acorns but I promise they taste WAY better. With store bought donut holes, melted chocolate, some fall sprinkles, and a pretzel stick stem, this may be the cutest fall themed dessert recipe ever!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 Dozen Donut Holes
- ¼ Cup Chocolate Chips (any variety)
- 1 Container Fall or Chocolate Sprinkles
- 6 Pretzel Sticks (broken in ½)
Instructions
- In the microwave, melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips in glass bowl for 30 seconds. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Microwave for additional 15 second intervals if needed.
- Dip the top part of the donut hole in the melted chocolate and then immediately dip into a bowl of sprinkles.
- Push ½ of a pretzel stick into the top of the donut hole with the chocolate and sprinkles. Place your finished acorn donut hole on parchment paper or a cooling rack and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days!
Notes
- I purchased the donut holes for this recipe at my local donut shop. To me, there is nothing more delicious than fresh donuts! But if you're not close to any homemade donut shops, you should be able to find prepackaged donut holes at your local grocery store.
- Acorn Donut Holes are best when eaten the same day, but you can make them the night before and store in an air tight container. Make sure the container in sealed tight otherwise the donut holes will get stale.
- Nutella or chocolate frosting can be used in place of melted chocolate.
- Walmart, Target, and Michaels/Hobby Lobby usually have fall themed sprinkles starting in September. I like to grab several containers so that I don't run out before the end of fall. You can never have too many fall themed sprinkle recipes!
