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No Bake Acorn Donut Holes Recipe

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No Bake Acorn Donut Holes are a delightful and easy-to-make fall-themed treat that combines pre-made donut holes dipped in melted chocolate, decorated with colorful sprinkles, and topped with pretzel sticks to resemble acorns. Perfect for parties, desserts, or simple snacking, this quick recipe requires minimal ingredients and no baking, making it an effortless festive snack everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 package of premade plain donut holes (or a flavor of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate chips
  • 16 pretzel sticks, broken in half
  • Orange sprinkles
  • Chocolate sprinkles or mixed autumn sprinkles
  • Red sprinkles
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Melt the Chocolate: Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  2. Dip Donut Holes: Dip the top of each donut hole into the melted chocolate. Hold it over the bowl briefly to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  3. Add Sprinkles: Immediately dip the chocolate-covered part of the donut hole into your choice of sprinkles to coat it evenly.
  4. Insert Pretzel Sticks: Insert half of a pretzel stick through the sprinkle-coated chocolate and slightly into the donut hole to serve as the acorn stem.
  5. Set the Treats: Place the finished acorn donut holes into a mini cupcake pan or similar holder to keep them upright and neat while setting.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the acorn donut holes for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set.
  7. Serve and Store: Enjoy the donut holes the same day for best taste, or store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Use any flavor of pre-made donut holes according to your preference.
  • If you do not have coconut oil, a neutral oil like vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • Be sure to insert pretzel sticks gently to avoid breaking the donut holes.
  • Chocolate chips and sprinkles can be customized to fit different themes or occasions.
  • For best texture, consume the acorn donut holes within three days.

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