Hedgehog Cookie Treats

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hedgehog Cookie Treats.

1. Step 1

   To start your delightful hedgehog cookies, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Step 2

   Give it a good mix to ensure everything is well blended.

3. Step 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, shortening, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

4. Step 4

   Now, it’s time to bring the two mixtures together! Gradually add the sugar mixture to the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

5. Step 5

   Once your dough is ready, cover it and pop it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to chill—this step is key for the perfect texture.

6. Step 6

   While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake.

7. Step 7

   When the dough is chilled, use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion it out, shaping each piece into a teardrop.

8. Step 8

   Flatten the pointed end of each cookie to create the adorable 'face' of your hedgehog.

9. Step 9

   Arrange the cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, giving them a little space to spread.

10. Step 10

    Bake these little cuties in your preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown.

11. Step 11

    Once baked, let them cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Step 12

    While the cookies are cooling, take some pecans and pulse them in a food processor until they’re finely chopped.

13. Step 13

    Set them aside in a bowl, ready for the next step.

14. Step 14

    Now, melt your chocolate chips using a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently to keep it smooth and prevent scorching.

15. Step 15

    Once melted, dip the top of each cookie into the chocolate, making sure to coat the 'body' thoroughly.

16. Step 16

    Then, press the chocolate side down into the chopped pecans to create the adorable 'fur' of your hedgehog.

17. Step 17

    Place the cookies on a sheet of waxed paper to set for about 30 minutes.

18. Step 18

    If you have any melted chocolate left, transfer it to a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off.

19. Step 19

    Use this to pipe little eyes and a nose on the pointed end of each cookie, bringing your hedgehogs to life! Enjoy the process and the delightful treats you’ve created!.