If you’re looking for a fun fall treat that’s adorable, easy, and perfect for classroom parties or your Thanksgiving dessert table, these Nutter Butter Acorn Cookies are it! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these cute little acorns that everyone will love — and there’s no baking required.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
🎉 Perfect For
- Fall season celebrations
- Thanksgiving dessert table
- Fall baby showers
- Classroom parties
- A fun weekend activity with the whole family
🍂 Why You’ll Love These Adorable Acorn Cookies
Quick and easy: Made in about 10 minutes with no baking needed.
Kid-friendly: Perfect project for little helpers in the kitchen.
Festive and fun: Adds a sweet touch to your fall baby shower, Thanksgiving celebration, or fall birthday party.
Make ahead: Store them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay fresh for days.
🍫 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Nutter Butter cookies – The classic peanut butter flavor makes the perfect acorn base.
- Chocolate chips (or chocolate almond bark) – Melted chocolate helps attach the toppings.
- Chocolate sprinkles (or chocolate jimmies) – Give the “acorn top” its textured look.
- Pretzel sticks – Broken into small pieces to create the acorn stem.
Optional: Try using butterscotch chips, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips to make a mix of acorn colors.
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
🥣 How to Make Nutter Butter Acorn Cookies
Prepare your ingredients
Line a baking tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Cut each Nutter Butter cookie in half using a sharp knife.
Melt the chocolate
Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
Dip and decorate
Dip the cut end of each cookie about ¼ of the way into the melted chocolate. Immediately dip that chocolate end into chocolate sprinkles to create the acorn top.
Add the stem
Break a pretzel stick into small pieces. While the chocolate is still soft, press a piece of pretzel stick into the top to make the acorn stem.
Set and enjoy
Place the finished cookies on the prepared baking sheet and let them sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. Then transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
🍁 Tips for the Best Easy Acorn Cookies
- Use mini Nutter Butters for bite-size treats.
- Want some color? Try dipping in butterscotch chips or white chocolate for a fun twist.
- Add mini chocolate chips on top of the acorn for an extra chocolatey touch.
- These make a great edible craft for kids’ classroom parties or a Thanksgiving dessert table.
🧡 How to Store
Keep your Nutter Butter acorn cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days — perfect for making ahead of your fall gatherings.
These Nutter Butter Acorn Cookies are a delicious way to celebrate the cozy season — quick to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Nutter Butter Acorns
Ingredients
- 6 Nutter Butter cookies
- Chocolate chips
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Pretzel sticks
Directions
- Cut each Nutter Butter cookie in half.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
- Dip the cut end of each cookie into the chocolate about ¼ way down.
- Dip the cookie into the sprinkles, coating the chocolate.
- Break off a small end of the pretzel stick and put it on top of the cookie.
- Enjoy!
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