CHOCOLATE-PECAN HEDGEHOG COOKIES
Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. The little guys are fun to make and eat. -Pamela Goodlet, Washington Island, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 16 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, pecans and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball; pinch the dough to form a face. Repeat. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Holding a hedgehog cookie by the nose, spoon chocolate over the back (leave the face uncovered). Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; immediately coat the wet chocolate with sprinkles., With a toothpick dipped in chocolate, make two eyes and a dot on the nose. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Michael Okon
[email protected]I'm always looking for new cookie recipes. These cookies look like a must-try!
mdfiroz Kobir
[email protected]These cookies look divine! I can't wait to give them a try.
Richie Richie
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Elvis Hanyinde
[email protected]These cookies are on my to-bake list. They look amazing!
Mason kaffmen
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cookies! They look so delicious.
Masa Rakgati
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. These cookies are delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.
Khadim
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll add an extra egg yolk to the dough next time.
Holly Roy
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Harish Joshi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll use semisweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
Shakuwe Shafii
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted chopped dried cherries for the pecans. They were still delicious!
Engr SaQib
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips and pecans.
dorcus madubanya
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. It's so convenient to have a batch of cookies on hand for unexpected guests.
Onusachi Hussein
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Kim Allen
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I don't have to chill the dough before baking.
Suresh Riyadh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate and nuts together, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive.
John Clayton Bandy
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and pecans complement each other perfectly.
Siraj Ali Almani
[email protected]I love the unique shape of these cookies. They're so eye-catching and they make a great addition to any cookie platter.
Rose Jaloo
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for my kids' school party and they were a huge success. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Rand0m
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft and chewy on the inside with a nice crispy edge. The chocolate and pecan flavors are perfectly balanced.
Maria Basheer
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and pecans.