These cute little hedgehog cookies will sweeten up your autumn days.
I look forward to December. For me, it marks the end of a year, but it also means new memories to cherish. December is my birthday month, although the older I get, the less excited I am about it.
Every December, our large family gets together for a family Christmas party, even if we have to travel. And, every December, I travel to Michigan for an annual cookie baking with my friend Lilly.
Each year we bake dozens and dozens of cookies in one day. The recipes are new each year, and we always have at least six varieties. While we enjoy the cookies a lot, the time we spend together is priceless.
Hedgehog Cookies
We reminisce, laugh, and forget to eat but never drink, and we stay up into the wee hours. Our sore backs and messy kitchen are all worth repeating it year after year.
We have already preselected six recipes for this year when I found one for these cute hedgehogs. I just had to try them. And since I have a hard time sitting still, I had to bake a batch of acorn cookies. Stay tuned for that recipe; they are delicious!
These little hedgehogs are a hit among the kids, small and big. Aren’t they fun and perfect autumn cookies?
What is your favorite tradition?
Ingredients:
- all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar
- egg
- cornstarch
- vanilla extract
- almond extract (or flavor of your choice)
- butter
- salt
- chocolate chips
- oil
- chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts for decorating
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
- In a medium bowl, stir all ingredients except chocolate and oil; knead into a smooth dough. Dust with more flour if your dough is sticky. It should be soft to touch but not sticking to your fingers.
- Tear small pieces of dough and form them into a ball. I used a measuring spoon to keep them all the same size. With your fingers, stretch one side of the ball to assume a pear shape or body of a hedgehog.
- Arrange shaped cookies in a prepared baking sheet and bake until slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Please note that baking time varies due to the size of your cookies and your oven. Keep your eye on them during baking; you don’t want to burn their little muzzles.
- Allow cookies to cool. Don’t worry if they’re a little cracked; most all will be covered by chocolate.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chocolate and stir until chocolate has completely melted. Dip the bottom of each cookie, about two-thirds up, into the melted chocolate. This is best done by holding the cookie by its “muzzle.” Shake off excess chocolate, then roll the cookie into chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts. Place cookies on waxed paper.
- Using a toothpick dipped into melted chocolate, draw three small dots for eyes and nose. Let the chocolate harden. Store the cookies refrigerated in an airtight container. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to soften.
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Hedgehog Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose Flour
- 1 cup powdered Sugar
- 1 Egg
- ¾ cup Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract, or flavor of your choice
- ½ cup 8 tablespoons Butter, softened
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- Chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- In a medium bowl stir all ingredients except chocolate and oil; knead into smooth dough. Dust with more flour if your dough is sticky. It should be soft to touch but not sticking to your fingers.
- Tear small pieces of dough and form them into a ball. I used a measuring spoon to keep them all the same size. With your fingers, stretch one side of the ball to assume a pear shape or body of a hedgehog.
- Arrange shaped cookies in a prepared baking sheet and bake until slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Please note that baking time varies due to the size of your cookies and your oven. Keep your eye on them during baking; you don’t want to burn their little muzzles.
- Allow cookies to cool. Don’t worry if they’re little cracked, most all will be covered by chocolate.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chocolate and stir until chocolate has completely melted. Dip the bottom of each cookie, about two-thirds up, into the melted chocolate. This is best done by holding the cookie by its “muzzle”. Shake off excess chocolate then roll the cookie into chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts. Place cookies on waxed paper.
- Using a toothpick dipped into melted chocolate draw three small dots for eyes and nose. Let the chocolate harden. Store the cookies refrigerated in an airtight container. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving, to soften.
Jenessa Mullen says
These are the cutest cookies I have ever seen! I am definitely pinning these for later. And I have to say I love the set up of your post. Very easy to print and share. Thanks for joining Turn It Up Tuesday.
allthatsjas says
Thank you so much, Jenessa! I'd still like to tweak the set up a bit, but who's got the time, lol. Thanks for hosting the party and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Julie says
These are just so darn sweet! Pinning.
allthatsjas says
Aren't they, though? 😀 Thank you, Julie!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Those are the cutest fall / holiday cookies ever! Thanks for sharing at the party. Pinned & shared. I know a few little ones that would love to bit the heads off those cute little hedgehogs. Nooooo! They are too cute to eat.
allthatsjas says
LOL. Thank you, Theresa, and thanks for hosting the party!
Kara says
Oh my gosh - these are so cute!! Thanks for sharing.
<3 Kara
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Kara! 😀
Kaly says
These are so fun! How can you not just end up playing with them? haha
allthatsjas says
Because mom taught me not to play with my food, haha! Thanks for stopping in, Kaly, and have a wonderful weekend!
Beverly says
These hedgehogs are just too adorable for words. Love them.
Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
allthatsjas says
Aw, thank you, Bev! Enjoy your weekend!
Julie says
These are so cute! We make chocolate cookies in this same shape and decorate them to look like mice 🙂
allthatsjas says
There you go, great idea! Thanks for stopping in, Julie!
Michelle says
These are adorable. I don't want to eat them, I want to play with them. So cute. You HAVE to link these to our Tuesday Talk Cookie Swap going on right now. Just hop over to http://www.grammietime2.blogspot.com and link them. I am pinning to our Tuesday Talk board. Nice work!
allthatsjas says
Right? And ignore all the rules moms taught us, lol. Thank you so much for stopping in and I will definitely party with you! 🙂
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
How adorable are these?! So cute and creative!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Alexis! Have an amazing weekend!
Ann says
Cutest edible hedgehogs ever!! I want to grow roots at your table to stuff my face with all your bakes for Christmas!!!
allthatsjas says
Lol, Ann! You are always welcome:D Thank you and have a grand weekend!
Bam's Kitchen says
These little hedgehogs are so adorable. What a fantastic tradition that you go to Michigan to bake with your friend every year. I will be departing on Dec 3rd am from DTW airport, when will you be there?
allthatsjas says
Thanks, Bobbi! Man, so close! I'll be in GR on December 5th and 6th. 🙁 It would've been great if we could meet. Maybe some other time. Have fun and safe travels!
Joybee says
Adorable! Almost too cute to eat....almost. I love the idea.
allthatsjas says
I know, right? Almost, lol. Thanks for stopping in. I love your roundup of September's posts! Have a great day 🙂
Leigh says
These are so adorable! I'm glad I found your blog on Flour Me With Love link party.
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Leigh! I love your blog layout 🙂 Have a great day.
Debbie-Dabble says
They are so cute and i bet that they are so yummy too!! LOL!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Debbie, and thanks for linking up with us. We love having you!
Tamuria says
Love the little hedgehog cookies - have pinned. Have a great Michigan bake off. It sounds like a lot of fun. 🙂
allthatsjas says
Awesome! Have fun, I hope you win 🙂 Thanks for stopping in and have a great day!
Heaven says
This are adorable! Pinned to my cookie board.
allthatsjas says
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful week 🙂