What’s better than a chocolatey Brownie Bite treat in a fall theme? One that only requires assembly! This easy, cute fall dessert recipe is simple and always a hit.
These mini desserts are so fun to make! Two bite brownies topped with a cookie and chocolate; what more could you want?
The cute acorn shape is perfect for fall get togethers and the Thanksgiving table too.
Use all store bought ingredients or your favorite brownie recipe! They are easy to make with conventional and gluten-free ingredients so everyone can enjoy this perfect size dessert.
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Easy Brownie Bites Treats
Brownie bites are two-bite brownies that are delicious. Think brownies baked in a mini muffin pan. They have a fudgy texture and are a favorite dessert.
We’ve used these mini chocolatey brownies and turned them into a fall themed great treat that’s easy to make. They are a delight to serve for gatherings and parties or just to celebrate the season.
A number of companies make fudgy brownie bites so unless you want to, you don’t have to bake brownie bites yourself for this recipe.
This is a perfect recipe when you want something delicious and fun without toiling in the kitchen for hours.
Recipe Ingredients + Notes
We made 20 acorns. Any amount can be made. You’ll need the same amount of brownie bites, vanilla wafers and chocolate chips for the top. If making alot more you may need more chocolate chips to melt as well.
Brownie Bites. They can be store bought or homemade. More details below.
Vanilla Wafers. Use regular size Nilla Wafer brand or gluten-free vanilla wafters (we used Kinnikinnick vanilla wafers).
Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips. You’ll need 1/2 cup plus 20 chips for the acorn tops.
Chocolate Sprinkles. These will go on the top of the cookie.
Supplies and Equipment
- Cooling rack
- Small bowls
- Measuring cup
- Spatula
Store bought Brownie Bites
Multiple brands make chewy brownie bites and you can find them easily at the grocery store.
Here are a couple options we love:
Entenmann’s Little Bites are a great option (gluten). We love Canyon Bakehouse Brownie Bites for making them gluten-free but there are other GF brands too.
How to make Homemade Brownie Bites
If you’d prefer to bake the mini brownies yourself you can use one of your favorite brownie recipes or any store bought mix.
Use a fudge brownie mix or homemade brownie recipe.
- Prepare the batter as directed on the package.
- Prepare a mini muffin pan by spraying the mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray or paper liners.
- Fill the mini muffin tin cavities 2/3’s full with the brownie batter. Using a small cookie scoop makes this fast and easy.
- Bake brownies in a 350 degree oven for 18-21 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing them.
- Allow to fully cool on a wire rack.
How to Make Acorn Brownie Bites – Step-by-Step
STEP 1. Melt the chocolate
Follow instructions on the chocolate chip package to melt the chocolate in the microwave. Usually the chocolate is melted in 15-30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted.(photo 1).
Alternatively a double boiler can be used.
STEP 2. Make the acorn top
Dip the top of the vanilla wafer into the melted chocolate (photos 2-3), then immediately dip into the chocolate sprinkles (photo 4-5).
Dip the bottom of one chocolate chip in the melted chocolate (photo 6). Add the chocolate chip in the middle of the chocolate and sprinkles pushing down gently so the bottom rests in the chocolate (photo 7).
Set aside on a wire rack to to cool and set (20-30 minutes)(photo 8).
Repeat for all the vanilla wafers.
STEP 3. Make the acorns
Using the melted chocolate again (if it has hardened microwave in 15 second intervals stirring in between), add a thin layer to the top of a brownie bite (photos 9-10).
Set the bottom of a vanilla wafer into the chocolate to ‘glue’ the cookie onto the top of the brownie bite (photo 11).
Set aside for the chocolate to harden (20-30 minutes)(photo 12 – finished acorns).
Pro Tips
Brownie Bits need to have flat tops. This allows the cookie to adhere to the brownie bite well. If needed the tops can be cut to be flattened.
Allow chocolate to harden at room temperature. We mean once the chocolate is on the vanilla wafer or affixing the cookie to the brownie bite. This allows the best result.
Use full size vanilla wafers. The regular size is needed to cover the brownie bite.
If making the brownie bites use a fudgy brownie mix or recipe. This will produce the best brownie bites: classic fudgy brownies with crispy edges.
Make them Ahead!
Acorn Brownie Bites can be made up to 3 days ahead.
How to store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Alternatively they can be kept on a plate well sealed with plastic wrap at room temperature.
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Recipe
Acorn Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 20 brownie bites regular or gluten-free; with flat tops
- 20 vanilla wafers regular size; regular or gluten-free
- 1/2 cup + 20 semi-sweet chocolate chocolate chips 1/2 cup for melting; 20 chocolate chips for the acorn tops
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the 1/2 cup chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth OR as indicated on the package.
- Dip the top of a vanilla wafer into the melted chocolate, then immediately dip it into the chocolate sprinkles.
- Dip the bottom of a chocolate chip into the melted chocolate. Add the chocolate chip into the middle of the melted chocolate and sprinkles on the vanilla wafer.
- Set aside to cool on a wire rack for about 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Repeat with remaining vanilla wafers.
- Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate to the top of a brownie bite. Place a vanilla wafer top onto the chocolate. The chocolate should affix the top to the brownie bite when set so make sure there is enough melted chocolate to bind the two together.
- Set aside to set at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- Prepare the batter as directed on the package.
- Prepare a mini muffin pan by spraying the mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray or paper liners.
- Fill the mini muffin tin cavities 2/3’s full with the brownie batter. Using a small cookie scoop makes this fast and easy.
- Bake brownies in a 350 degree oven for 18-21 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing them.
- Allow to fully cool on a wire rack.
- Make sure you use regular sized vanilla wafers (regular or gluten-free).
- Brownie bites with a flat top are needed. Entenmann’s Little Bites are shown in the recipe images.
- For best results, allow the chocolate to set at room temperature.
- If the chocolate hardens or cools too much before adding the vanilla wafer
tops to the brownies, you can reheat it in the microwave at 15 second
intervals. - Acorn brownie bites can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
Store the acorn treats at room temperature in an airtight container or on a
plate wrapped tightly with plastic.
Mindee Taylor says
These were such a fun treat to share in my son’s class at school!
Andrea Thueson says
These brownie bites are so dang cute and were a huge hit with my kiddos! They were perfect for the start of fall.
Sata says
Made these today and they were so fun! Easy to make, absolutely adorable and delicious!
Claudia Lamascolo says
These are adorable and look so yummy. I needed to bring something to a fall party and these are just perfect!
Lindsay says
Too cute!! Love how easy they are to make and perfect for all fall occasions! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn says
Could these be any cuter!? Thanks for this adorable fall recipe, Toni!
Matt Taylor says
These acorn brownie bites are so creative and really tasty! The perfect fall dessert, love this recipe! 🙂
Kristen says
These turned out wonderfully! The brownies were delicious and they’re so cute and perfect for fall.
sonia says
This fall dessert recipe is very easy to make!
LAUREN KELLY says
I saw these this morning and knew I had to make them right away! So delicious and I am happy to surprise my kids after school with them!