Chocolate Mice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, raisins, almonds, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. Stir the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Shape each spoonful into a mouse shape with two almond slices for ears.
7. Refrigerate the mice for at least one hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate Mice were popularized in the 19th century by Queen Victoria.
• The original Chocolate Mice were made with dark chocolate.
• Chocolate Mice are often served as an after-dinner treat in Europe.