Christmas Mice On Shortbread Recipe

Adorable Christmas mice perched on buttery shortbread cookies! These festive treats are the perfect addition to your holiday party. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, these cute cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 103.7 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Christmas Mice On Shortbread

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How to Make Christmas Mice On Shortbread

  1. Prepare your workspace by covering it with an 18-inch piece of waxed paper.
  2. Pat the maraschino cherries dry using paper towels.
  3. In a 6-ounce custard cup, combine 2/3 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  4. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 to 1 minute 10 seconds, or until the chips are softened and melted.
  5. Stir until the chocolate mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  6. Holding a cherry by its stem, carefully dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring the entire cherry and stem are coated.
  7. Immediately place the chocolate-covered cherry onto a shortbread triangle, positioning the stem at a 45-degree angle to form the mouse's tail.
  8. Attach two almond slices to the front of the cherry to create the mouse's ears.
  9. Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining cherries, shortbread cookies, and almond slices.
  10. Use the remaining melted chocolate as glue (apply with a toothpick for precision). Attach a whole chocolate chip to the base of the almond ears to form the mouse's head.
  11. Attach a few shreds of coconut for whiskers and a red hot candy for the nose, using more melted chocolate as glue.
  12. Let the cookies cool undisturbed for 50-60 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely firm and set.
  13. Store the finished Christmas mice cookies in a cool place for up to one week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Christmas Mice On Shortbread?

Christmas Mice On Shortbread takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Christmas Mice On Shortbread?

Christmas Mice On Shortbread has approximately 103.7 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Christmas Mice On Shortbread?

The key ingredients for Christmas Mice On Shortbread are Maraschino Cherries, White Chocolate Chips, Vegetable Oil, Shortbread, Sliced Almonds, Shredded Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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