Whimsical Hedgehog Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Whimsical Hedgehog Cookies bring a playful twist to your dessert table with these charming vegetarian treats shaped like adorable hedgehogs. Featuring a rich chocolate and pecan coating that mimics their spiky fur, these cookies are perfect for American-themed parties or as a fun addition to any gathering. With potential allergens including nuts, eggs, and gluten, they cater to those looking for a unique dessert experience. Enjoy their sweet, nutty flavor profile, making them perfect for sharing or as a whimsical gift. Explore this recipe and more in your EasyChef Pro cookbook, where you can easily create a shopping list for the lowest cost per serving. Get ready to impress your guests with these delightful cookies!

Overview

Hedgehog Cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat, perfect for adding a touch of fun to any dessert table. These cookies are shaped like little hedgehogs, with a chocolate and pecan coating that mimics their spiky fur. Ideal for themed parties or as a charming addition to a cake, these cookies are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) baking soda
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1.25 Cups white sugar
• 1 Cup butter-flavored shortening
• 0.25 Cup corn syrup
• 2 Whole eggs, whisked
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Cup pecans, ground
• 1 Cup chocolate chips, melted

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream together the white sugar and butter-flavored shortening until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the corn syrup, whisked eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Shape the dough into small oval shapes to resemble hedgehog bodies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, dip the back of each cookie into the melted chocolate and then into the ground pecans to create the hedgehog's spiky fur.
10. Use a small amount of melted chocolate to create eyes and a nose on each hedgehog.

Enjoy these whimsical and delicious Hedgehog Cookies with friends and family!