Page 190 - Betty Crocker - Halloween Cookbook

Munchable Mice

PREP TIME: 45 Minutes • START TO FINISH: 45 Minutes • 24 servings

1 cup semisweet chocolate 1. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and
chips (6 oz) shortening uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once, until softened
2 teaspoons shortening and chocolate can be stirred smooth. For each mouse, hold 1 cherry
24 maraschino cherries with by the stem and dip into melted chocolate. Set on waxed paper; press
stems, well drained 1 milk chocolate candy onto opposite side of cherry from stem.
24 Hershey ’s Kisses milk 2. For ears, insert 2 almonds between cherry and chocolate candy. For
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chocolates, unwrapped
eyes, pipe 2 white dots of decorating gel with dots of red decorating
48 sliced almonds gel in centers. Store covered in refrigerator.
White and red decorating
gel, if desired 1 Serving: Calories 51; Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1g); Sodium 1mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g
(Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 0g Exchanges: ½ Other Carbohydrate, ½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: ½

Terrifying Tip

Ease up your party planning by making these adorable almond-
eared mice up to 3 days in advance.

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