ACORN COOKIES

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Perfect for an autumn party, these cute cookies are a specialty.-Virginia Kroon, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup ground pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle., Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. acorn cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread chocolate over the stem and cap of each acorn, leaving about a 1/4-in. border. Sprinkle pecans over chocolate. Pipe remaining chocolate in a criss-cross pattern over each acorn. Let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Zack Carroll
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.


Geovana Gomes
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These cookies are a bit bland. I think they would be better with some added spices.


Allan Ahumuza
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I'm not a huge fan of acorns, but these cookies were actually really good.


Akbar King
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These cookies are a great way to use up extra acorns.


Ajob Pola
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I would definitely make these cookies again.


Rafiqul hasan
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These cookies are a bit crumbly, but they're still delicious.


Aj Sahib
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive!


nawaraj ghimire
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Chris Word
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I wasn't sure what to expect from these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


Tomeyshia Walker
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious.


galachipa music
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I love the nutty flavor of these cookies. They're also really filling, so they're perfect for a snack or breakfast.


nuhu nakowa
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover acorns. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Dena Shaw
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I've never had acorn cookies before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so flavorful and have a great texture.


Ukpai Bishop
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These acorn cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so unique and delicious, and everyone loved them.