CHRISTMAS MICE SHORTBREAD

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Add something creative to your Christmas celebration. Enjoy these mice shaped shortbread cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 maraschino cherries with stems, drained
2/3 cup white baking chips or chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 package (5.3 ounces) shortbread triangles
30 sliced almonds
15 white baking chips or chocolate chips
Shredded coconut
15 red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • Cover work area with piece of waxed paper about 18 inches long. Dry cherries with paper towels.
  • Place 2/3 cup chips and the oil in 6-ounce custard cup. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 10 seconds or until chips are softened; stir until smooth.
  • Hold 1 cherry by stem (mouse tail), and dip into melted chips, covering completely. Immediately place on shortbread triangle, with tail at 45-degree angle. Place 2 of the sliced almonds against front of cherry to form mouse ears. Repeat with remaining cherries, shortbread and almonds.
  • Using the remaining melted chips as glue and a toothpick to spread the melted chips, attach the flat side of a whole chip (flat side back) to the base of the almonds to form the mouse head. Using melted chips as glue, attach a few shreds of coconut for the whiskers and a cinnamon candy for the nose.
  • Let cool without moving 50 to 60 minutes or until melted chip mixture is firm and completely set. Store in cool place up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg

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