Description

Candy Acorns are a delightful, no-bake treat that perfectly capture the essence of autumn. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—chocolate kisses, mini vanilla wafers, and baking chips—these charming candies are as fun to make as they are to eat. With their adorable acorn shape and sweet, chocolatey taste, they’re perfect for fall-themed parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, or even as a fun DIY gift. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Candy Acorns are an easy and enjoyable project that will impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

Scale

11 ounces chocolate kisses any flavor you would like
75 mini vanilla wafers about half of an 11 ounce package
1 cup baking chips any flavor, divided
1 teaspoon coconut oil or cooking oil

Instructions

Unwrap as many kisses as you would like to make as candies. Set aside. A full 11 ounce bag will make about 75 cookies.
Remove cookies from the box, set aside as many unbroken whole cookies as you have kisses. Set aside.
In a small bowl. Add 1/2 of the baking chips and the coconut oil.
Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between cycles until chocolate is melted.
Using a toothpick or the thin end of a chopstick, add melted baking chips to the flat side of a cookie and attach the flat end of a kiss to the cookie.
Set the cookie, kiss side up.
Allow to cool until chocolate is set and kisses are not easily removed from the cookie.
If melted baking chips have gotten hard, just microwave again using the above method.
Again, using a toothpick or thin chopstick end, add chocolate to the cookie side opposite of the kiss side. You will need much less baking chip glue, attach an un-melted baking chip.
Gently lay the candy acorn on its side and allow to cool.
Once cool, use as decorations or place into a bowl for snacking.

Notes

Customizability: This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to experiment with different flavors of chocolate kisses and baking chips to suit your taste preferences or the theme of your event.
Storage: To keep your Candy Acorns looking and tasting their best, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be made ahead of time and will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Dietary Adjustments: If you need a dairy-free option, substitute the chocolate kisses and baking chips with dairy-free alternatives and use a plant-based oil instead of coconut oil.