Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe

These Acorn Donut Holes are the perfect fall snack – made with store-bought donut holes, Nutella or chocolate frosting, fall sprinkles, and pretzel sticks!

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!  This delicious snack is also a great activity for kids to make and a fun option for an autumn party, gathering, or school event.

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.

Share Acorn Donuts with Kids

Delight in the spirit of autumn with our Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe. These bite-sized treats capture the season’s cozy essence, blending warm spices with sugary sweetness.

Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these donut holes bring seasonal charm to your table. Their perfect acorn shape makes them a fun, visually appealing addition to your fall dessert selection, capturing the season’s best.

They are a quick, simple, and fun bite-sized way to celebrate fall!

How to Make Acorn Donut Holes

Equipment needed for Acorn Donuts

• wax paper
• small bowl (microwave-safe)

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 Fall Donut Holes

1. 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.
2. Melt Nutella or chocolate frosting in the microwave in a deep, small bowl for 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

Acorn Donut Holes made with store-bought donut holes, Nutella or chocolate frosting, fall sprinkles, and stick pretzels!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Assembly 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 or more

Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 12 store-bought donut holes
• ▢ 1 tub Nutella or chocolate frosting
• ▢ 1 container fall sprinkles
• ▢ 1 bag 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.
• Melt 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Keyword chocolate, donut, fall, fall dessert

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