Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe
Acorn Donut Holes are made with store-bought donut holes, Nutella or chocolate frosting, fall sprinkles, and stick pretzels!
Celebrate Fall with Acorn Donut Holes
Indulge in the delightful taste of autumn with our Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe. These bite-sized treats capture the season’s essence, offering a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet, sugary goodness.
I decided to make these fun acorn donut holes to celebrate the beginning of fall and fall is all about fun comfort food! Also, this delicious snack is a great activity for your kids to put together or for an autumn party, gathering, or school party.
Whether you’re enjoying them with a cozy cup of coffee or serving them at your fall gatherings, these donut holes bring a touch of seasonal charm to your table. Their adorable acorn shape makes them a fun and whimsical addition to your fall dessert repertoire, providing a delicious and visually appealing treat that embodies the season’s spirit.
Delight in the spirit of autumn with our Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe. These bite-sized treats embody the cozy essence of the season, offering a perfect blend of warm spices and sugary sweetness.
Ideal for enjoying with friends and family, these donut holes bring a touch of seasonal charm to your table. Their perfect acorn shape makes them a fun and visually appealing addition to your fall dessert selection, capturing the essence of this special time of year.
They are a quick, simple, and fun bite-sized way to celebrate fall!
How to Make Acorn Donut Holes
Equipment needed for Acorn Donut Holes
Ingredients for Acorn Donut Holes
Store-Bought Donut Holes: These are small, ready-made donuts that are perfect for creating your acorn-shaped treats.
Nutella
or Chocolate Frosting: Nutella is a sweet hazelnut-chocolate spread, and chocolate frosting is a creamy, chocolate-flavored topping. Both add a rich and indulgent flavor to your donut holes.
Fall Sprinkles: These are tiny, colorful decorations that bring a festive and autumn-themed touch to your treats.
Stick Pretzels: Stick pretzels are slender, salty snacks that you’ll use to create the “stems” for your acorn-shaped donut holes.
Instructions for Acorn Donut Holes Recipe
- Dump fall sprinkles in a small bowl (I mixed two types of sprinkles together). Lay down wax paper in preparation for the assembly of the acorns.
- Melted Nutella or chocolate frosting in the microwave in a deep, small bowl about 15-20 seconds or until just melted. Dip each donut hole halfway into Nutella/frosting, then dip in sprinkles. Place a stick pretzel, broken in half, into the top of the “acorn” and let cool on wax paper.
Acorn Donut Holes Recipe
Ingredients
- store-bought donut holes
- Nutella or chocolate frosting
- fall sprinkles
- stick pretzels broken in halves
Instructions
- Dump fall sprinkles in a small bowl (I mixed two types of sprinkles together). Lay down wax paper in preparation for assembly of the acorns.
- Melted Nutella or chocolate frosting in the microwave in a deep, small bowl about 15-20 seconds or until just melted. Dip each donut hole halfway into Nutella/frosting, then dip in sprinkles. Place a stick pretzel, broken in half, into the top of the "acorn" and let cool on wax paper.
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15 Comments on “Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe”
Those are so creative! They look so real! What an awesome idea.
Thanks so much, Pam! They are so fun to make and eat!
These are awesome! My daughters class is doing a Thanksgiving Brunch before break and these are going to fit the Menu perfectly! How long do you think the donuts will stay fresh after assembled? Trying to decide if I can make them the night before or that morning I am taking them into her class? Thanks!
You can absolutely make them the night before and put them in an air-tight container. 🙂
These are the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. I so want to make some to take to the Senior Center. Are you using bought holes or making yourself? Thanks for the smile and the recipe! B Karr.
I just bought the donut holes because it was so much easier!
Thanks for the recipes Amy. Will make this for my kids tonight. Looks damn delicious + cute 🙂
You are so welcome! Let me know how they turn out!
Love this.Thank you for sharing.
I love this idea! My sister-in-law makes Thanksgiving every year and I’d love to make these and bring them for dessert. Will I be able to put a bunch of them in a cake box or do they need to be served/stored in a single layer? I can’t wait to do this. They are going to be such a hit!
Great question! I would keep them in a single layer to avoid any frosting getting on the other “acorns.” 🙂
This looks so good! What a fun treat to make for fall brunch!
I’m so glad you like it!
This looks so good! What a fun recipe to
Make with kids!
Yes! Kids love putting them together!