Chocolate Christmas Mice Cookies
Delight your friends and family this holiday season with these whimsical and festive Chocolate Christmas Mice Cookies! Perfect for Christmas parties and gifting, these no-bake treats combine the richness of semi-sweet chocolate with the playful allure of maraschino cherries and almonds, forming adorable mouse-shaped cookies. Each "mouse" is decorated with mini chocolate chips for eyes and noses, while a touch of red or pink decorating gel adds festive charm. With their clever design and irresistible flavor, these cookies are a hit with kids and adults alike. Prep time is just 45 minutes, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a snowy, holiday-inspired finish. Simple to make yet full of festive cheer, these charming cookies are sure to be the star of your Christmas dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 36 pieces Whole almonds
- 36 pieces Maraschino cherries (with stems, drained and patted dry)
- 72 pieces Mini chocolate chips
- 1 tube Red or pink decorating gel
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the heavy cream. Heat them using a double boiler setup or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
Hold a maraschino cherry by its stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, coating it entirely. Place it on the prepared baking sheet with the stem sticking out to resemble a 'tail.' Repeat for all cherries.
Before the chocolate on each cherry sets, press a whole almond on either side of the cherry to create 'ears.'
Attach a mini chocolate chip (flat side facing the cherry) to form the 'nose.' Add two mini chocolate chips as 'eyes' on each mouse by carefully pressing them into place.
Use a red or pink decorating gel to add an extra festive touch by defining the nose or creating tiny bows on the mouse's 'tails.'
Let the mice cool and set completely either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
If desired, lightly dust the finished mice with powdered sugar to mimic snow for a holiday effect.
Carefully transfer the Chocolate Christmas Mice Cookies to a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.7 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.9 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 329.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
