ACORN COOKIES

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Perfect for an autumn party, these cute cookies are a specialty.-Virginia Kroon, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup ground pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle., Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. acorn cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread chocolate over the stem and cap of each acorn, leaving about a 1/4-in. border. Sprinkle pecans over chocolate. Pipe remaining chocolate in a criss-cross pattern over each acorn. Let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Mondli Mahlomuza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Namirimu Lazia
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat.


BAREZ YASIN
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I can't wait to make these cookies again.


Mookho Pascalina
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These cookies are a must-try!


RehmaniProduction 2022
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I love the nutty flavor of these cookies.


Shadytwal Family
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover acorns.


Tough Life
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I'm so glad I tried these cookies. They're so delicious!


Arlis Austin
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These cookies are so unique and flavorful.


Bismark Bandoh
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I love the nutty flavor of these cookies.


AUJ Tv
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These cookies are so good! I can't believe they're made with acorns.


Umr Ali211
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast! They loved helping me gather the acorns and then mixing and baking the dough.


Abid tik toker
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover acorns. They're also a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Madina Hibu
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I've never had acorn cookies before, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so unique and flavorful.


Sanni nimotallahieniola
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the acorns.