Mice In The Kitchen!

Hey everyone! I shared these cute little candy mice last Halloween but wanted to repost them in case someone hasn't seen them. They are simply melted chocolate chips, a maraschino cherry, Hershey Kiss and almond slivers. I used a dab of black food coloring gel for the eyes.

I have to laugh at the difference between my sons, I had a cupcake on each plate...

The oldest sat down and moved the cupcake off to the side until after dinner. The youngest sat down and immediately popped the mouse into his mouth, took a couple bites then (with a mouth full) asked "it's ok to eat it right???"

I've seen directions for these many places on the internet:

1. Melt chocolate chips.

2. Dip the cherry and place on wax paper.

3. Attach the kiss. Hold it in place for a few seconds until it sets. 

4. Dip the tip of the almonds in melted chocolate, attach, and let dry.

5. Add the eyes with a toothpick. (could use a little melted white chocolate for eyes too)

Folks usually make them at Christmas, 

but I think they're great for Halloween too.

And of course, they'd make a cute addition

to a charcuterie board any time!

Have a happy day:@)