COCONUT CHRISTMAS MICE

Coconut Christmas Mice image

Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they're really easy to make—no oven needed. Merry Christ-mouse to you! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each)

Steps:

Pulse coconut, confectioners' sugar and milk in a food processor until coconut is finely chopped. For each mouse, roll 1 tablespoon coconut mixture into a ball; taper 1 end to resemble a mouse. Attach sliced almonds for ears and licorice pieces for tails. Press miniature chocolate chips, tip side down, into place for eyes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.