Hedgehog Cookies

Transform your baking into an adorable adventure with these irresistible Hedgehog Cookies! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base, these cookies are brought to life with a creative combination of semisweet chocolate and crunchy chopped nuts, perfectly mimicking a hedgehog’s spiky back. Easy to make and endlessly charming, they’re ideal for kids' parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a fun project in the kitchen. With only 25 minutes of prep time, these cookies are as simple as they are delightful. Each batch yields 20 hedgehogs, complete with mini chocolate chip eyes for that whimsical touch. Whether you're impressing guests or indulging a sense of culinary creativity, these Hedgehog Cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and satisfy sweet cravings. Perfect for family baking days or as a crowd-pleasing homemade gift!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 225 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 280 grams all-purpose flour
• 200 grams semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 100 grams chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts)
• 20 pieces mini chocolate chips (for eyes)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of milk to bind it together.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 20 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape to mimic the body of a hedgehog.

Step 6

Arrange the shaped dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.

Step 9

Dip the back half of each cookie into the melted chocolate to create the 'spines' of the hedgehog.

Step 10

Immediately sprinkle the dipped chocolate area with chopped nuts to resemble the hedgehog’s quills.

Step 11

Use a toothpick to dab a small amount of melted chocolate where the eyes should be. Press a mini chocolate chip onto each spot to create the eyes.

Step 12

Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your adorable Hedgehog Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	932.7 grams (932.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4736

Total Fat 316.00g	405%
Saturated Fat 154.50g	773%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 498mg	166%
Sodium 42mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 461.90g	168%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 217.30g
Protein 62.80g	126%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342mg	26%
Iron 24mg	135%
Potassium 1774mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 37.4%