Peanut Butter Christmas Mice Recipe

These adorable peanut butter Christmas mice are a fun and tasty holiday treat that will delight kids and adults alike. With a creamy peanut butter filling and sweet chocolate coating, these cute mice are sure to steal the show at any Christmas gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 24 maraschino cherries with stems
• 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
• 48 almond slices
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp vegetable shortening

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Flatten one end of each ball to form the mouse's face and insert a cherry for the nose.
4. Attach 2 almond slices for the ears, and press a Hershey's Kiss into the opposite end for the tail.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
6. Dip each mouse into the chocolate, coating it completely, and place back on the parchment paper.
7. Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set, then enjoy these cute and tasty peanut butter Christmas mice!

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