Sweet Acorns
All right now…tell me if you can…have you ever seen anything so cute in all your life?!! Sweet little baby acorns.
I first saw these in an issue of Disney’s Family Time magazine and could not resist. They were so easy that it’s quite likely you don’t really need the instructions–but humor me.
Start with glazed donut holes…
and chocolate frosting, peanut butter or nutella. To me, the choice was obvious–but you do what you want.
You’ll also need crushed toffee bits and/or
those little chocolate sprinkly things.
Now, then–to impress upon your mind exactly how easy these little do-dads were to whip up, this is exactly when we started the process.
I should have been cool and poured the Nutella in a bowl, but having been raised by wolves, as I was–I just dipped it right out of the container. Don’t tell my family.
Now dip those little suckers in whichever topping you prefer–toffee bits or the sprinkly things.
Oh, I forgot to tell you that you’ll also need a small bag of stick pretzels. Snap about a third off and eat it. Don’t bite it off because that’s just tacky. Stick the pretzel piece in the top of your acorn.
Start to finish, INCLUDING clean-up. No lie and no Photoshop. Now that’s fast.
Be on the lookout for squirrels…or large teen-age boys pretending to be squirrels.
Eww…that would be creepy.
:}
Grab our button!
So cute! I think maybe I’ll try these for our family Halloween party. Impressive and no cooking involved – my kind of recipe!
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Launi Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 8:20 am
They were great tasting too. I’m going to try BC tub frosting next time just to compare. We took them to all our VT people. It was wonderful.
:}
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Seriously Launi!!! What are you trying to do to me???? Every one of my large squirrels (er, girls) were gathered around the computer talking about making these for school this week. Sigh, you do realize I live in a small town that doesn’t know what donut holes are, don’t you??? Now, I get to drive to Walmart 45 minutes away. Oh well, it will be a nice break.
The girls are very excited about this. They all want me to make them today……..
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Launi Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I’m happy for their excitement, but sorry about the drive for you. But you could make the donut holes yourself, you know–with a tube of Pillsbury biscuits. Just cut them out with a bottle cap and deep fry them, roll them in granulated sugar and TA-Daaaa! You’re home free…sort of.
Well, it’s an idea anyway. Let me know how it goes.
:}
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I will never never never never stop being amazed and impressed with you! Wow, how cute, easy and well. . . amazing! Let me know how the frosting vs Nutella goes. I’m thinking the Nutella would be more subtle and not so much additional sweet??? The ingredients are on the shopping list and we’ll be stuffing our pouches (aka cheeks) soon. Thanks for all the fun ideas you share each day.
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Launi Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I think the frosting will likely set up faster too. The Nutella worked great, but it took about 1/2 hour to set. Dang they were good…and gone fast!
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Cutest yummiest acorns ever! As we told everyone we shared them with, EVERYONE can use more acorns in their diet!
So cute Mom! 
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Launi Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
“…some parts ARE edible.”
Ewell Gibbons
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I love donut holes! I don’t feel as guilty when I eat a dozen of those compared to the big ones. I love your ideas!
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Launi Reply:
October 6th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Teeny, tiny decadence.
ahhhh…
:}
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do you get your donut holes fresh from the shop or in a box at the grocery store? I think this a really cute idea but I’d omit the pretzel, it just gets in the way of the sugar!
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Launi Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I ordered them at Macey’s–so they would hold them for me. I just don’t get up early enough to get there before they are all sold out. They are pretty cheap though. I think 3 dozen were like $2 or something.
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I had to make these yesterday because when you brought me some (so glad you visit teach me!) I did not share with my little squirrels. When I saw how easy they were to make we couldn’t resist! Thanks for the fun idea!
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Kristen Colson Reply:
October 7th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
P.S. I’ve never had Nutella before. It was YUM!
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I saw these on Pinterest – awesoem idea! Thanks for sharing it!!
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Launi Reply:
August 18th, 2011 at 8:36 am
You’ll LOVE how fun these are to make too!
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These look really good…and quick to make! yum
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Wow! We are going to make these for my daughter’s fall party for school! Thank you for your creative sharing!! (I also found this on Pinterest)
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I dont think I have ever seen anything cuter! I found your site from Pinterest – adore!
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Launi Reply:
August 31st, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Whyyyy…..thank you, my dear!
:}
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Thanks for the great idea. I shared it with my sis.in.law, who will be making piles of them to welcome the teachers back to school. (Coming over from pinterest)
Fondly,
Glenda
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I am so hungry I could eat about a dozen of those. That looks sooooo yummy!
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These are too cute! I pinned them and I also featured them on my blog today. Stop by and grab a button!
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-for-crafts-challenge-2.html
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Those little chocolate sprinkle things are called jimmies if anyone cares!;) And I think I will be making these for Thanksgiving morning treats! They are sooooo cute! I might dip mine in the Nutella , then in chopped nuts….mmmmm!
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Made these last week with my grands. The oldest came in today asking if we could make that acorn craft again today. So glad we tried these it will be one of our staple snacks/crafts to have on hand when the grands are coming over.
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I love this!! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m going to have to feature it on my blog sometime this month. Thanks again!!
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I linked to these and you on my blog recently. Hope you don’t mind. Just loved your creativity here. So fun!
Blessings,
Holly
http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-little-acorn-bites.html
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Launi Reply:
October 15th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Thanks for the kind words and by all means–link away! These were wonderful fun. Hope you love them. :}
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I found you through a post on Pinterest and think these acorns are just precious. But you’re brilliant sense of humor made me immediately sign up. You’re a hoot. I can’t wait to explore all the funnies you have to offer. Thanks.
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Launi Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
You–my dear–are sweet…like these acorns! HA!
I hope I live up to your expectations though–you know, because what’s funny to one person may just be…um….yeah, well, I can’t remember how the rest of the saying goes…or if it’s a saying at all.
sheesh…
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Excuse my brain cramp on my previous post . . . that post should be ‘YOUR’ brilliant sense of humor (not ‘you’re’ – because, yes, I know the difference and it’s one of my pet peeves). Anyway, clearly I can’t type and watch Dancing with the Stars at the same time.
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Launi Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Oh, my oldest daughter has the same pet peeve–she even corrects bill boards as we’re driving. Sometimes I mess up the your/you’re thing on purpose just to give her a little tweak. :]
We should be pals–you sound like a kindred spirit.
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These are adorable! I have one question though…do you have to melt the Nutella or frosting before dipping the donut holes in? I have not worked with Nutella before so I’m not sure of it’s consistency. Thanks…Looking forward to making these!
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Launi Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 9:40 am
I didn’t melt the Nutella before I used it and it was soft enough. The frosting might need to be warmed up just a tad–but not too much or they will stay gooey. Good luck! :}
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KansasKate Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 6:04 am
@Launi,
So glad I saw this on Pinterest. Fast, easy, cute — love it! This would great for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning.
BTW @CathyNelson I would use a fresh jar of Nutella at room temp (as opposed to one that has been in the fridge) and if it still seems too thick or stiff, I would put the jar in some very warm water rather than try to microwave it.
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Launi Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 9:35 am
Oh, I wholeheartedly agree. Not a microwave fan–at all. Thanks!
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These are just so cute!!! And I love your sense of humor…’raised by wolves’…’large teen-aged boys pretending to be squirrels’…lol! I’ll have to look at more of your cool recipes that I can steal! You don’t mind…do you? lol! I just made an acorn kind of snack that I found on a cooking site! It was cute too, but not as easy as this one! Thanks for posting this!
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So so adorable!!! Planning to make these for Thanksgiving weekend festivities! Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe idea with us
I love it so much in fact I’m featuring it over at my blog today:
http://sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com/2011/11/adorable-edible-acorns.html
Hope you have a super week! Love Laurie
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This is great – found you via room mom 101
Think I will post this on my blog! Thanks
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Launi Reply:
November 20th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Oh, I hope you do. Thanks for finding us. Welcome, welcome. :}
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So enjoyed reading the “directions”!!
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Launi Reply:
November 20th, 2011 at 10:41 am
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Just wanted to let you know we featured this on our blog today! Happy Thanksgiving!
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-appetizers-and-sweetsyum.html
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Launi Reply:
November 20th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Thank you soooo much! :}
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Well, i just wanna say…You saved ny life!!! I was going crazy not knowing what to offer my thanksgiving program visiting parents.. and since Im not really very creative in the kitchen area… well these acorns are a lifesaver, Thanks for the recipe!!!
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Launi Reply:
November 20th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Ooooh–I just LOVE saving someone’s life! :} You’ll love these–I promise, and I’m so glad you found us! Welcome.
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Thanks so much for this cute idea Launi! I made them for my 8 year old’s Thanksgiving party at school and his classmates were “nuts” about them!
I wrote about them on my blog today (with credit to you of course!) — thanks again! =)
~ Mara @ Super Savings
(the link’s here if you want to see it…..http://supersavingsblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/easy-cute-and-simple-thanksgiving-acorn.html)
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The acorns are just precious—-and your delivery is wonderful! I hope you won’t be offended, but I was taking a break and reading how you make them, with tears running down my face. You are so entertaining! Hugs!
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These are adorable, and I’m looking forward to making them next fall.
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What a cute idea! this would so work with my new cake pops pan and cake. Dip into simple glaze and follow rest of recipe. We have Tim Horton’s not two minutes from here and their little timbits would work perfectly. They come in all flavours. Thanks for a great and easy idea.
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Launi Reply:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
Ooooh…Tim Horton’s–YUMMM! We met that “fellow” on our trip to New York. I had a Blueberry Crumb donut. Never been the same since. :}
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My daughter is in Alpaha Gamma Delta Sorority and they are the squirrels, what a perfect little treat for a get together for them. Thanks
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Launi Reply:
July 3rd, 2012 at 8:51 am
What a fabulous idea!! She’ll love these for all her little “squirrels!”
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Going to make a sugar glaze for mine. I think it will do better for setting up and dipping. Thanks for the very cute idea!
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Launi Reply:
August 22nd, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Sounds yummy. Let me know how it works. :}
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Thank you for sharing these! They are so cute and fun to make. I made them with my son last weekend and we loved them. I am linking to you on my blog here:
http://everneveragain.blogspot.com/2012/09/acorn-treats.html
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Adorable! And super easy and yummy to boot! Win – win! I’m including a pic and link to this post in a Gimme Five for Friday roundup on Fall Breakfast Treat Recipes on my blog today. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I think caramel would be a good dippy glue, too! Mmmmm
These are so cute! Thanks for posting!
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Launi Reply:
September 14th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Hmmmm…that could work. Might be a bit gooey though–but maybe that’s exactly what you want. ;] It would taste fabulous though. Let me know if you do it. :}
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OK – I love your blogs! I just made your apple pie bites (kids loved them), so I started looking at your other recipe blogs – I love them! Thanks for sharing!
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What a gnumm..ehm…lovely recipe *_*
A loser like me
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