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