Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon paraffin wax
- 12 chocolate chips
- 24 thin almond slices
- red decorating gel as needed
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice
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- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse 12 maraschino cherries, drain thoroughly, and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Gently melt 12 ounces of semisweet chocolate (chips, bar, or baking squares), 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 tablespoon of paraffin wax in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove from heat but keep in the double boiler.
- Dip each dried cherry into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated up to the stem.
- Place the chocolate-covered cherries onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Immediately press one chocolate chip (flat side down) onto the front of each cherry to create the mouse's head.
- While the chocolate is still warm, insert two thin almond slices between the chocolate chip and cherry to form the ears.
- Let the chocolate cool completely.
- Use a toothpick to carefully add two small dots of red gel icing for eyes on either side of the chocolate chip.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set.
- If using fresh cherries, adjust quantity accordingly and ensure they are perfectly dry before dipping in chocolate.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
24g
Carbs
5g
