I was looking at a box of cinnamon donut holes one day and thought, wouldn’t these make the most adorable little hedgehogs? I know…I’m slightly obsessed. Which is exactly why these Hedgehog Donut Holes had to happen! These easy little treats are made with just three ingredients and are perfect when you need cute fall dessert ideas without spending your entire day in the kitchen. They would be an absolutely adorable woodland party food for a fall birthday, a Thanksgiving kids’ table, or just a random Tuesday when you feel like making your snacks extra cute.
UPDATE: You guys…I finally did it…we got our first family pet a little over a year ago! Yep, you guessed…our very own Hedgehog! Meet Penelope Lane Tulip (official name chosen by my children) or Penny Lane for short. As you might have guessed, I have had my share of fun doing various Penny Lane Hedgehog photoshoots. Be sure to follow me on Facebook or Instagram to see all the latest!
Supplies to make Hedgehog Donut Holes
You only need three simple ingredients to make these cute woodland party treats:
- Cinnamon donut holes
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Dipping Chocolate
That’s it! Three ingredients, zero complicated baking, and a whole lot of tiny hedgehog personality.
I used all store bought materials, but if you want to go the extra mile you could certainly make your own donut holes (in which case I will bow at your feet and refer to you as Queen)! I absolutely love this heat and dip melting chocolate. It comes in a microwaveable bowl–the easier the better I always say!
How to make Hedgehog Donut Holes
Dip the Donut Holes
First, prepare your chocolate as instructed and dip the donut hole about half way into the chocolate.
Add the Chocolate Sprinkles
Then quickly dip and cover the chocolate in chocolate sprinkles.
Use wax or parchment paper to set the Hedgehog Donut Holes on while they dry. Make sure you have plenty of room in between so that they don’t get stuck together.
Add the Hedgehog Faces
Next, it’s time to add the face. Pro Tip: Use a toothpick to make “pilot holes” then push sprinkles in. This is by far my favorite part…their little faces definitely give them big personalities!
Once you have your pilot holes in place carefully push in two sprinkles for the eyes and one for the nose. This would be a great project to do with kids of all ages! Be careful not to push the sprinkles in too much as the eyes would be lost. In addition, you could also use mini chocolate chips instead of the sprinkles for the face and it would be just as cute.
The Cutest Fall Dessert Ideas
If you’re looking for easy fall dessert ideas that kids can help make, these little hedgehogs are simple, festive and almost too cute to eat! I mean…seriously, aren’t these donut hole hedgehogs THE cutest thing ever??!!
They are such a fun addition to a woodland party dessert table, fall classroom celebration, Thanksgiving treat tray, or cozy autumn get-together. Arrange them on a wooden board with a few faux leaves around the edge, and you have an instant woodland-party moment.
Finally, it’s time to eat and enjoy!
More Cute Food Ideas
Now, if you like to play with your food then you’d probably be interested in learning how to make a Cheese Mouse or two, how to make Pineapple Donut Holes…or maybe even how to make ghost Boo Meringues??
That’s My Dose of DIY!
3-Ingredient Hedgehog Donut Holes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare your workspace. Line a baking sheet, plate, or countertop space with parchment paper or wax paper. Leave enough room between each treat so your little hedgehogs do not get stuck together.
- Melt the chocolate. Prepare the dipping chocolate according to the package directions. If using chocolate candy melts, melt them in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.1/2 cup Chocolate melting chocolate
- Dip the donut holes. Dip one end of a cinnamon donut hole about halfway into the melted chocolate. This chocolate-covered end will become the hedgehog’s spiky body.12 Cinnamon donut holes, 1/2 cup Chocolate melting chocolate
- Add the sprinkles. While the chocolate is still wet, immediately dip or press the chocolate-covered portion into the chocolate sprinkles. Cover the chocolate well, leaving the plain end uncovered for the face.1/2 cup Chocolate sprinkles
- Let the hedgehogs set. Place the finished donut hole on the prepared parchment or wax paper. Repeat with the remaining donut holes, then allow the chocolate to set.
- Make the faces. Use a toothpick to make three small pilot holes in the plain end of each donut hole—two for eyes and one for a nose.
- Add the eyes and nose. Carefully press a chocolate sprinkle into each pilot hole. Use two sprinkles for the eyes and one for the nose. Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes can also be used.1/2 cup Chocolate sprinkles
- Serve and enjoy. Once the chocolate has fully set, arrange your hedgehog donut holes on a platter and enjoy your adorable woodland party treats!
Notes
- Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for best results.
- These are best made and served the same day.
- For a woodland party display, place the finished hedgehogs on a wooden tray with faux fall leaves around the edge.
- If serving young children, supervise closely because the sprinkle eyes and noses are small.
Hedgehog Donut Holes FAQ
Yes! You can make them a few hours ahead of your party or celebration. Store them in a single layer in an airtight container, and they will be at their cutest and freshest on the day you make them.
Chocolate sprinkles are perfect because they look like tiny hedgehog quills. Chocolate jimmies work best here, but you could also try chocolate cookie crumbs for a softer, fuzzy little hedgehog look.
The melted dipping chocolate is your magic glue! Dip the back half of the donut hole in chocolate, then quickly press it into the chocolate sprinkles before the chocolate starts to set.
Absolutely! Kids can help dip the donut holes in sprinkles and add the faces. An adult may want to make the pilot holes with the toothpick first. Just keep an eye on the finished hedgehogs. They have a funny way of disappearing before the party starts!
Yes, yes, and yes! These hedgehog donut holes are easy woodland party food for a forest-animal birthday party, fall celebration, or Thanksgiving kids’ table.
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Too cute to eat!
Absolutely adorable! Can’t wait to make these… thanks for sharing!
Tooooooo Adorable!!!!!
SO fun! It’s pretty amazing that they really look like hedgehogs haha!
So glad you all like my hedgehogs!!! Hope you have as much fun making them as I did (oh…and eating them too)!! Thank you for your sweet comments.
Great idea. Are you okay with this (i.e. one of the photos) being pinned on Pinterest? Thanks!
Putting this in my calendar for Feb.2, 2013! Can’t wait!
Yay! :)
I adore this CUTE treat! Stopping by to let you know that it’s been featured on my blog today in celebration of National Donut Day! http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/06/a-bakers-dozen-ways-to-celebrate.html Thanks for sharing this awesome post! Have a terrific weekend! :)
Thank you so much for the feature Brenda…I love your blog too! :)
Hello, I have found interest in this recipe. Could you be more specific on the type of chocolate? I was thinking, hersheys syrup or melted chocolate chips.
Thank you!
Hi Lyndsay! I actually just used chocolate icing from the jar ;) very quick and simple!