Festive Holiday Mouse Shortbread Delights

Christmas Mice on Shortbread Recipe 🎄🐭

Overview:

This delightful Christmas Mice on Shortbread recipe is a charming addition to your holiday dessert table. These adorable treats combine the classic flavors of maraschino cherries, white and dark chocolate chips, and buttery shortbread. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones during the festive season!

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 15 cookies
• Calories: 103.7 per serving
• Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (1 review)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

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   • Cover your work area with a piece of waxed paper about 18 inches long to prevent sticking.

2. Dry Cherries:

   • Use paper towels to pat dry the maraschino cherries. This ensures they adhere well to the melted chocolate.

3. Melt White Chocolate:

   • In a 6oz custard cup, combine 2/3 cup of white chocolate chips with a bit of oil.
   • Microwave the mixture uncovered on High for 1 minute to 1 minute and 10 seconds, or until the chips are softened. Stir until smooth.

4. Dip Cherries:

   • Hold one cherry by its stem (this will serve as the mouse tail) and dip it into the melted white chocolate, covering it completely, including the stem.

5. Assemble Mice:

   • Immediately place the chocolate-dipped cherry on a triangle of shortbread, positioning the tail at a 45-degree angle.
   • Use two sliced almonds to create ears by placing them against the front of the cherry.

6. Attach Mouse Head:

   • Repeat the process with the remaining cherries, shortbread triangles, and almonds.
   • Use the remaining melted white chocolate as glue. Attach a whole chocolate chip, with its flat side facing backward, to the base of the almonds to form the mouse head.

7. Add Details:

   • With the melted chocolate, attach a few shreds of coconut for the whiskers and a red hot candy for the nose.

8. Let Cool:

   • Allow the assembled mice to cool without moving for 50-60 minutes, or until the melted chocolate sets completely.

9. Storage:

   • Store the Christmas Mice on Shortbread in a cool place for up to one week. Enjoy these festive treats at your leisure!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 103.7
• Fat: 5.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
• Cholesterol: 3.1mg
• Sodium: 52.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 13.2g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 1.2g

These Christmas Mice on Shortbread are not only adorable but also delicious, making them a hit at any holiday gathering. Share the joy of the season with these whimsical treats that are sure to bring smiles to faces young and old alike! 🐭🎄