Peanut Butter Christmas Mice
Get ready to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday dessert table with these adorable Peanut Butter Christmas Mice! This no-bake recipe combines creamy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar to create a sweet dough that's shaped into festive mouse-shaped treats. Each "mouse" is brought to life with almond slices for ears, mini chocolate chips for eyes, a red candy nose, and a licorice tail, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Dipped in melted chocolate, these irresistible bites are perfect for kids' parties, edible gifts, or a charming addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Quick to assemble and bursting with classic peanut butter and chocolate flavors, these holiday-themed treats are sure to steal the show.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups Chocolate melting wafers
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup Red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., mini M&Ms)
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
- 20 pieces Thin licorice strings (for tails)
Directions
Step 1
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter (softened), powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
Step 2
2. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time and roll it into an oval shape to form the mouse body. Place the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Step 3
3. Insert one thin piece of licorice at the back of each oval for the tails and gently press two sliced almonds on the top of the head as ears.
Step 4
4. Using mini chocolate chips, press two chips onto the face to make eyes and one red candy-coated chocolate to form the nose.
Step 5
5. Chill the peanut butter mice in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
Step 6
6. While the mice are chilling, melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth.
Step 7
7. Remove the chilled mice from the refrigerator and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating the bottom half of the body. Return the dipped mice to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 8
8. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes until completely hardened.
Step 9
9. Arrange the Peanut Butter Christmas Mice on a festive platter and serve! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2132.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9915.2 |
| Total Fat 440.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 178.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 255.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2380.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1467.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1131.2g | |
| Protein 122.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1050.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 33.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4224.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories