Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for acorn tops)
- Chocolate chips or melted chocolate (for acorn caps)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top each cookie with a chopped nut to resemble the acorn’s cap.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Once cooled, dip the top of each cookie in melted chocolate or attach chocolate chips to mimic the acorn’s cap.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
- Use a glass food storage set to keep the cookies fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
