Best 3 Chocolate Peanut Butter Acorns Recipes
With their rich, nutty flavor and smooth, creamy texture, chocolate peanut butter acorns are a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These bite-sized morsels are made with a combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and they are often coated in a layer of crushed peanuts or chocolate chips. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a decadent dessert, chocolate peanut butter acorns are the perfect choice.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE NUT ACORNS
"I love to bake, especially for friends," says Penny Clawson of Lititz, Pennsylvania. "These cookies are a particular favorite I make for gatherings in the fall. They look great and taste even better...plus, they're the first treats to disappear when I serve them!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield About 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of nuts. , Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. ovals. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks. , In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip half of each cookie in chocolate. Dip chocolate ends into remaining nuts.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER ACORNS
This classic confection, traditionally made to resemble the nut of the buckeye tree, is reimagined as an acorn.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir together peanut butter and butter in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Add sugar; work into a smooth dough with your hands. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Using the palms of your hands, roll dough into 1 1/2-inch oblong "acorns" (you should have 36), flatten 1 end of each a bit with your fingertip, and place on a waxed paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Working with 1 acorn at a time, insert a toothpick into rounded tip, dip flat end into chocolate, then return to baking sheet. Remove toothpick, and insert a pretzel piece into the chocolate-dipped end of each acorn. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 2 hours.
NUTTER BUTTER ACORNS
Found this idea on the food blog Sweet Simple Stuff. http://sweetsimplestuff.com/2011/10/10/sweet-acorns-and-a-giveaway/
Provided by Kathy
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 48 acorns, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Unwrap the Kisses and set aside. Arrange all the ingredients on a piece of parchment paper or directly on the counter top.
- Melt 1/4 cup peanut butter chips in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Stir the chips and microwave for 10-30 more seconds -- don't over cook. When assembling the acorns, I set the bowl of melted peanut butter chips in a larger bowl of very hot/boiling water so the chips stay melted.
- Assemble the acorns: Put a small dab of melted peanut butter on one side of a Nutter Butter Bite. Immediately "glue" a Kiss to the Nutter Butter Bite. Set aside, and continue gluing the rest of the Kisses. After a minute or two they will harden enough to add the acorn tops.
- Add the acorn tops: Put a tiny dab of melted peanut butter on the top of the acorn and top with a chocolate or peanut butter chip. Set aside to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Prep your chocolate wafers: If your chocolate wafers are not already finely crushed, place them in a food processor or blender and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Don't over-mix: When combining the peanut butter and powdered sugar mixture with the melted chocolate, mix until just combined. Over-mixing can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Chill before shaping: After combining the peanut butter mixture and melted chocolate, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to shape the mixture into acorns.
- Use a variety of toppings: Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Some popular options include chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, candy sprinkles, and mini M&Ms.
- Store properly: Store the finished chocolate peanut butter acorns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These chocolate peanut butter acorns are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make, and they can be customized with your favorite toppings. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these chocolate peanut butter acorns a try!
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