Christmas Chocolate Cherry Mice

These mischievous little mice will be the center of attention on any cookie tray. They would also make a fantastic display for any holiday cheese platter, giving that perfect whimsical feel. They are easy to create and are a great make ahead recipe that can be used anytime over the holidays as they keep well in the fridge for weeks.

Christmas Chocolate Cherry Mice
These are the perfect holiday treat to bring as a gift or for a classroom party.
Ingredients
- 18 maraschino cherries drained and dried
- 1-1 1/2 cups milk chocolate melted
- 36 sliced almonds
- 18 Hershey kisses
- White chocolate small amount melted for eyes
Instructions
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Dip the maraschino cherries into the chocolate and let the excess drip off. Place a Hershey's kiss at the bottom of the cherry and lay both on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Let the chocolate harden slightly and add two almond sliced for ears. Repeat for all eighteen mice. Place the cookie sheet in the fridge to set the chocolate. When set melt the white chocolate and using a toothpick dipped in the chocolate create eyes. Let set again in the fridge.
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