Best 2 Hedgehog Biscuits Recipes
Hedgehog biscuits are a delightful pastry treat that has captured the hearts of many with their adorable appearance and delectable taste. These charming biscuits derive their name from their unique shape, resembling the beloved hedgehog animal, complete with a prickly exterior and a cute snout. Originating from the Southern United States, hedgehog biscuits have become a beloved breakfast staple and a delightful addition to brunch or afternoon tea gatherings. With their flaky texture, buttery flavor, and irresistible charm, hedgehog biscuits are sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
HEDGEHOG COOKIES
Steps:
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk sugar, shortening, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir sugar mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Refrigerate dough until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Scoop cookie dough using a cookie scoop or 1 tablespoon so all the cookies are uniform; shape dough into teardrop-shaped cookies. Flatten the pointed side of each cookie to form the 'face'. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Pulse pecans in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to a bowl.
- Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
- Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate, spreading to fully coat the 'body' of each hedgehog. Press cookies, chocolate-side down, into the ground pecans forming the 'fur'. Arrange cookies on a sheet of waxed paper to set, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the remaining melted chocolate to a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner snipped. Pipe chocolate onto the pointed end of each cookie for eyes and a nose.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
HEDGEHOG BISCUITS
Hedgehogs are simple, unbaked biscuits that have been around for generations: an Australian classic! And a great lunchbox, snack and afternoon tea favourite! Hedgehogs can be made with or without nuts. If omitting the nuts, use 1/2 cup extra of the biscuits. As an alternative, you can use almonds or walnuts. Adapted from a recipe from the Simply Great Meals Club website. 125 gms = 4 oz.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 24 Hedgehogs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the sifted icing sugar and cocoa, and mix well.
- Stir in the beaten egg, and return the pan to the heat and stir until the mixture boils.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut, biscuit pieces and nuts. The biscuits are generally broken into pieces about the size of a hazelnut, but some larger pieces is fine, and the pieces certainly don't have to all be the same size!
- Spoon the mixture into a baking paper lined 18cm x 28cm (approximately 7" x 11") slice pan and press down firmly.
- Icing the Hedgehogs: Melt the dark chocolate, milk chocolate and copha together in a microwave-safe bowl or jug in a microwave oven on a Medium setting for approximately 2 minutes; stir well, pour - and spread evenly - over the hedgehog base.
- Chill to set.
- Once chilled, cut into 24 slices. Or larger or smaller slices if you wish!
- Notes: For extra flavour, add 1/4 cup of sultanas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2
Tips:
- Use cold butter. This will help to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Work the dough quickly. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Don't over-knead the dough. Just mix it until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the biscuits to rise evenly.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
- Don't over-bake the biscuits. They should be golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
- Serve the biscuits warm. They are best when they are fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Hedgehog biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these adorable little biscuits that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive treat, give hedgehog biscuits a try!
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