How to Make Chocolate Mice - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few treats more adorable and delicious than chocolate mice. These whimsical confections are a fun and creative way to celebrate the holidays or any special occasion. Whether you're preparing them for a kids' party or as a delightful addition to a dessert spread, chocolate mice are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Making chocolate mice may seem like a daunting task, but in reality, it's a simple and enjoyable process that can be done with just a few ingredients ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ⅓ cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 24 silver dragees decorating candy
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 12 (2 inch) pieces long red vine licorice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Melt the chocolate, and combine with sour cream. Stir in 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Roll by level tablespoonfuls into balls. Mold to a slight point at one end (the nose).
  • Roll dough in confectioners sugar (for white mice), and in chocolate cookie crumbs (for dark mice). On each mouse, place dragees in appropriate spot for eyes, almond slices for ears, and a licorice string for the tail.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours, until firm.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg