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Nutella Donut Acorns

Nutella Donut Acorns are a playful and fun treat that everyone is sure to adore. Decadent donut holes, chocolate sprinkles, pretzels, and rich, creamy Nutella give you an insanely good dessert for any occasion. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 donut acorns
Calories: 122.4kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Sprinkles
  • 30 Donut Holes
  • 15 Pretzel Sticks (break each one in half)

Instructions

  • Take a donut, and smear Nutella across the top half of each donut.
  • Dip in twist in chocolate sprinkles. Make sure the Nutella is covered with the sprinkles.
  • Take one of your broken pretzel sticks, and stick in the center of the top of the donut where you have your Nutella and sprinkles.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Variations for This Recipe
  • If you are feeling extra playful, add a layer of peanut butter, just underneath where you put the Nutella. It’s a tasty combination and gives you a punch of protein too. 
  • If you are looking for something a little less processed than Nutella, but still has that Nutella-esque flavor, try one of these healthier nutella alternatives)
  • You can use different candies on top if you don’t have chocolate sprinkles. Anything that is small and brown or fall colored would work. Mini-chocolate chips would be a fantastic option and taste great too. Another fun idea would be to use red, orange, and yellow sprinkles or mini M&Ms. 
  • Use any flavor of donut holes to give yourself a variety. You can also make donut holes at home if you want to go the extra mile!
  • If you love nuts, crush up some peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or pistachios and add them to the acorns. Adorable and delicious too. 
Top Tips for Making Nutella Donut Acorns
  • Never use day-old donut holes. They are going to be dried out before you even start and they simply won’t taste as good. Aim for fresh donut holes from your local bakery or you could even make homemade donut holes. 
  • Don’t be afraid to add your own spin to the decorating. It’s meant to be an amusing treat that is a blast to assemble. 
  • This Nutella donut recipe is also great for gifting to friends and neighbors. Add them to a platter or box with some fall ribbons for a special gift. 
  • If you want to lower the sugar slightly, use 1/2-3/4 cup of Nutella and 1/4 cup of sprinkles instead! You'll still get that "acorn" look, but will be able to save on some of the sugar and calories.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 122.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 53.6mg | Potassium: 0.7mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10.5g