Description
These Hedgehog Cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly cute, making them a perfect sweet treat for the holiday season. With a buttery, tender cookie base and a fun hedgehog design, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- 1/2 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips (melted)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (such as walnuts or hazelnuts)
- Mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds for eyes and nose
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and shape into an oval with one end slightly pointed to resemble a hedgehog. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Dip the rounded back end of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle or roll in chopped nuts. Place mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds on the pointed end for eyes and a nose. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
Notes
- To save time, chill the shaped dough in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking to help maintain shape.
- Use white chocolate or dark chocolate for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
