CHOCOLATE NUT ACORNS

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"I love to bake, especially for friends," says Penny Clawson of Lititz, Pennsylvania. "These cookies are a particular favorite I make for gatherings in the fall. They look great and taste even better...plus, they're the first treats to disappear when I serve them!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield About 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup finely chopped nuts, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of nuts. , Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. ovals. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks. , In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip half of each cookie in chocolate. Dip chocolate ends into remaining nuts.

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Ezenwa Okolo
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I'll definitely be making these again. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


SIFAS M2K
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These were a bit too messy to eat, but they were worth it. The chocolate and nuts were delicious.


William Mayes
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these chocolate nut acorns! The nuts added a nice crunch and the chocolate was smooth and creamy.


chetachi Divine
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The chocolate and nuts were the perfect combination.


Mian Asim
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Overall, I thought these chocolate nut acorns were a fun and easy treat to make. They're perfect for a party or just for a sweet snack.


sona stylish
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to stick to the acorns. I ended up having to use a toothpick to help spread it around.


Mehmood Arshad
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try using dark chocolate next time.


Daniel Mendoza
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I've made these chocolate nut acorns several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or just for a sweet treat.


Rufus Elizabeth
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The chocolate nut acorns were delicious! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohammad Faizan Ahmed Alvi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these were to make. I was expecting them to be more time-consuming, but they came together in no time.


renagade raider
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These chocolate nut-covered acorns were a hit! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of the crunchy nuts, the smooth chocolate, and the slightly chewy acorn centers.