Creating Hedgehog Cookies is easier than you might think! Follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream the butter and sugars: In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

7. Shape the cookies: Using your hands, form small rounds of dough about 1 inch in diameter. Gently press the top to create a slight dome shape.

8. Arrange on baking sheet: Place the shaped dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during baking.

9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft in the center.

10. Cool the cookies: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Decorate: Once cooled, use edible eyes or chocolate chips to attach a face to your hedgehog cookies. Optionally, roll the sides in shredded coconut for a fuzzy look!

This recipe ensures that you will have a batch of charming Hedgehog Cookies that everyone will love.