Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice
Transform your dessert table into a whimsical wonderland with these irresistible **Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice**! Combining the sweetness of maraschino cherries, the richness of melted chocolate, and the charm of Hershey’s Kisses, this no-bake treat is almost too cute to eat. Each "mouse" is brought to life with almond slices for ears and a touch of icing for their delicate features, making them a perfect project for family fun or festive gatherings. Ready in under an hour, these adorable bites are ideal for holidays, children’s parties, or anytime you want to sweeten up your day with a quirky and creative snack. Serve them as edible décor or a bite-sized dessert, and watch your guests fall in love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces maraschino cherries with stems
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 pieces whole almonds
- 24 pieces Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
- 1 tube white icing or decorating gel
- 1 tube red or black decorating gel
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper for easy cleanup.
Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess moisture and set them aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring well between each interval, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
Hold a cherry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Quickly press the bottom of the dipped cherry to the flat base of an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss to create the body and head of the mouse. Place the assembled piece on the prepared baking sheet.
Insert two whole almond pieces between the cherry and the Hershey's Kiss to form the ears, pressing gently to secure them into place.
Repeat the process for all 24 cherries, arranging them on the baking sheet as you go.
Using the white icing or decorating gel, pipe tiny dots onto the Hershey's Kiss to create the mouse's eyes.
Use the red or black decorating gel to add a small dot beneath the eyes to form a nose.
Let the mice set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm. If needed, chill them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Serve these delightful Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice as a charming treat, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.4 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.9 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 305.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1331 mg | 28% | |
*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.
