Hedgehog shortbread cookies
Hedgehog Cookies (Grain-Free & Vegan)
Because we needed to see these cuties one more time! These Hedgehog Cookies are as adorable as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday parties or cookie swaps, these little guys are surprisingly easy to make—no fancy cutters or gadgets required!
The cookies themselves are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread goodness, and they’re taken to the next level with a dark chocolate dip and chocolate sprinkle “fur.” Plus, they’re completely grain-free and vegan, so everyone can enjoy them. Trust us, they’ll be the cutest (and tastiest) addition to your holiday dessert spread!
Why You’ll Love These Hedgehog Cookies
• Adorable and Fun: Their hedgehog shape and sprinkle fur make them a total showstopper for any gathering.
• Easy to Make: No cutters or molds required—just your hands!
• Grain-Free & Vegan: Made with almond flour and cassava flour, plus plant-based shortening and no dairy or eggs.
• Perfect for Sharing: A crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will adore
Hedgehog shortbread cookies
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cookie Dough
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cassava flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, coconut sugar or raw cane sugar both work well
- 1/3 cup non-hydrogenated palm oil shortening
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Topping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together until smooth. Add the almond flour, cassava flour, and maple syrup. Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the Hedgehogs: Take small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Using your hands, shape each ball into a teardrop shape, flattening the narrower end slightly to form the “snout.”
- Chill and Bake: Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, then bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely, as they will harden as they cool.
Decorate the Hedgehogs
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Cookies: Dip the back half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, leaving the “snout” uncovered.
- Add Sprinkles: Press the chocolate-dipped portion of the cookie into a bowl of chocolate sprinkles, ensuring the “fur” is evenly coated.
- Add the Face: Using a toothpick, dab melted chocolate onto the snout to create eyes and a nose.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the cookies in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
