🥜🐭 Peanut Butter-Candy Mice Recipe 🐭🥜
If you’re looking for a whimsical and utterly delightful treat to surprise your guests or bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces, look no further than these adorable Peanut Butter-Candy Mice! Perfect for any occasion, from children’s parties to holiday gatherings, these little critters are as fun to make as they are to eat. Let’s dive into the recipe and create some magic in the kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup dry milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- Sugar (for sprinkling)
- Nonpareils (for decoration)
- Licorice (for tails)
- Gumdrop candies (for hats)
- Candy sequins (for hat pom-poms)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture:
- Using an electric mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter, corn syrup, dry milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the ingredients together until well blended and smooth.
2. Add Powdered Sugar:
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture.
- If the mixture becomes too thick for the mixer, you may need to knead the sugar in by hand until fully incorporated. Aim for a smooth and pliable consistency.
3. Shape the Mice Bodies:
- Take a portion of the peanut butter mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball to form the body of the mouse.
- Then, take another portion and roll it into a smaller, 1/2-inch ball to create the head.
- Press the smaller ball onto the larger one, slightly pinching the head to form a rounded nose.
4. Add Ears and Tail:
- Break off two small pieces of the peanut butter mixture and shape them into ears.
- Flatten the ears slightly and attach them to the head of the mouse.
- Cut a small piece of licorice and insert it into the back of the mouse to create the tail.
5. Decorate the Mice:
- Using a wet toothpick, press three nonpareils onto the mouse’s face to create eyes and a nose.
- Get creative with the decorations! Experiment with different colors and shapes to give each mouse its own unique personality.
6. Make the Hats:
- Sprinkle some sugar onto a sheet of wax paper.
- Roll out the gumdrop candies and cut them into circles using a 2-inch cutter.
- Cut each circle into quarters and shape them into cones to form the hats.
- Press a candy sequin onto the tip of each hat to create a pom-pom.
7. Assembly:
- Place each hat onto the head of a mouse, gently pressing it into place.
- Arrange the mice on a serving platter and watch as they bring joy to everyone who sees them!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 64.8
- Fat: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 3.3mg
- Sodium: 28.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 1.7g
Recipe Yield:
This recipe makes approximately 38 adorable Peanut Butter-Candy Mice, ready to enchant your guests and sweeten any celebration!
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these Peanut Butter-Candy Mice are sure to be a hit. Get creative with the decorations and have fun bringing these charming little critters to life. Enjoy the process of making them as much as you’ll enjoy sharing them with your friends and family! 🐭✨
