Best 3 Christmas Eve Mice Recipes
Indulge in the enchanting tradition of Christmas Eve mice, a delightful treat that has captivated hearts for centuries. These adorable marzipan mice, meticulously crafted with almond paste and decorated with intricate details, are not only visually appealing but also bursting with festive flavors. Dive into a collection of three enticing recipes that cater to every palate: the classic Christmas Eve mice, the chocolate-dipped variation, and the charming mice pops. Each recipe is carefully explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can replicate these culinary wonders. Gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a delightful journey into the realm of Christmas Eve mice, where sweet memories and festive cheer collide.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS EVE MICE
Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me the recipe, along with a warning...your guests just might think these treats are too cute to eat! -Margene Pons, West Valley City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Carefully twist cookies apart; set aside the halves with cream filling. Save plain halves for another use. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding each cherry by the stem, dip in melted chocolate, then press onto the bottom of a chocolate kiss. Place on the cream filling of cookie, with cherry stem extending beyond cookie edge. , For ears, place slivered almonds between the cherry and kiss. Refrigerate until set. With green gel, pipe holly leaves on the cream. With red gel, pipe holly berries between leaves. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHRISTMAS EVE MICE COOKIES
These are cute! Takes about an hour to make alone but more fun to do with a friend.They might just be to cute to eat. This is a no bake recipe. Dip the cherries and put the cookie half next to it, then set both pieces down together add the kiss and press into the cream of the cookie filling. I got this from Taste of Home years ago. Its a family favorite. Lovely when added as that special touch to a plate of cookies. Santa like them too!
Provided by Chris McD
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Carefully twist cookies apart; set aside the halves with the cream filling. Save the plain halves for another use.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortining in Microwave (about 50-60 sec.) Stir until smooth.
- Holding each cherry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate. Place on the cookie and add the kiss, pressing the kiss into the cream of the cookie base. Set the covered cherrie slightly off center, with the tail extending over the edge.
- For ears, place the slivered almonds between the cherry and the kiss.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Pipe green holly leaves on the cream and add red berries. Pipe red eyes on each chocolate kiss.
- Store in air tight container at room temperatue.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 0.7
CHRISTMAS EVE MICE
These are the cutest things ever! I make them every year for parties and co-workers! They make cute favors and place settings. The only thing I do different is, I make the eyes green, the nose red, and make a red bow on top next to one ear. I use the decorator's writing gel for this, but be careful. That stuff never really dries...
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Chocolate
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Carefully twist cookies apart; set aside the halves with cream filling. Save plain halves for another use. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding each cherry by the stem, dip in melted chocolate, then press onto the bottom of a chocolate kiss. Place on the cream filling of cookie, with cherry stem extending beyond cookie edge. *Place off center so you have room for the holly leaves and berries. For ears, place slivered almonds between the cherry and kiss. Refrigerate until set. With green gel, pipe holly leaves on the cream. With a toothpick, drag out just a teensy bit here and there to make the pointed-edge of the leaves. With red gel, pipe holly berries between leaves and pipe green eyes on each chocolate kiss. (They look cutest if the eyes are fairly close together and not too small.) Make a dot on the nose with the red. And make a "bow" up by one ear by piping one small dot and 2 large dots on each side with red. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tips:
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough: This will ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will dry them out and make them less tender.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help the icing to set properly.
- Get creative with your decorations: You can use a variety of sprinkles, candies, and other edible decorations to make your cookies festive and fun.
Conclusion:
Christmas Eve Mice cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your taste. With a little creativity, you can make these cookies truly unique and special. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to bake up a batch of these adorable and delicious Christmas treats!
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