Whimsical Chocolate Mouse Treats
Transform your holiday celebrations into a whimsical wonderland with these delightful Chocolate Mouse Treats! Ideal for creating cherished family memories, this no-bake recipe brings together the irresistible combination of chocolate-covered cherries and creamy Oreos, with a sprinkle of festive cheer. This delightful project is perfect for children and adults alike, allowing little hands to create their own adorable mice with Hershey's Kisses and beautifully decorated with colorful gels. Bring joy to your kitchen and your holiday gatherings with these charming treats!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Oreo Double Stuff cookies
24 (Twisted apart to keep the cream-filled halves.)
Semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces (For melting in the microwave.)
Butter
1/2 teaspoon (Added to melted chocolate for richness.)
Paraffin wax
1 ounce, chopped (Used to help harden chocolate coating.)
Chocolate chips
1/2 cup (For melting; can be substituted with Almond Bark.)
Sliced almonds
1/2 cup (Used for mouse ears.)
Red decorating gel
1 (3 ounce) package (For piping holly berries.)
Green decorating gel
1 (3 ounce) package (For piping holly leaves.)
Maraschino cherries with stems
24 (Well-drained for dipping.)
Hershey's Kisses
1 (8 ounce) package (The base for the mice.)
Instructions
1
Carefully twist the Oreo Double Stuff cookies apart. Save the halves with cream filling for the mouse's body and set aside the plain halves for another use, like making pie crust crumbs.
2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, chopped paraffin wax, and butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3
Once the chocolate mixture is melted and smooth, hold each maraschino cherry by its stem and carefully dip it into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
4
Press the chocolate-covered cherry onto the bottom of a Hershey's Kiss, ensuring the cherry's stem extends outwards.
5
Place the cherry-and-kiss creation onto the cream filling of an Oreo cookie. Repeat until all cookies are topped with mice.
6
To make the mouse ears, place sliced almonds between the chocolate kiss and the cherry before the chocolate has a chance to set, for better adherence.
7
Refrigerate the assembled cookies until the chocolate has fully set, about 30 minutes.
8
Once the chocolate has hardened, use the green decorating gel to pipe holly leaves on the white cream filling of each cookie.
9
Use the red decorating gel to add tiny holly berries between the leaves for a festive touch.
10
Pipe small eyes on each Hershey's Kiss to give your mice personality.
11
Store your adorable Chocolate Mouse Treats in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for enjoying during the holiday season.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Whimsical Chocolate Mouse Treats?
They are festive, no-bake holiday treats made by combining chocolate-covered cherries, Hershey's Kisses, and Oreo Double Stuff cookies to look like tiny mice.
Is this a no-bake recipe?
Yes, this is a no-bake project that uses melted chocolate and pre-made cookies and candies for assembly.
How many mouse treats does this recipe make?
The recipe is designed to make 24 individual chocolate mouse treats.
What type of cookies are used for the base?
The recipe specifically calls for Oreo Double Stuff cookies, using the halves that contain the cream filling.
What should I do with the plain halves of the Oreo cookies?
The recipe suggests saving the plain halves for other uses, such as making crumbs for a pie crust.
How do I melt the chocolate for dipping?
Combine semisweet chocolate chips, paraffin wax, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Why is paraffin wax used in this recipe?
Paraffin wax is used to help the chocolate coating harden and set properly on the cherries.
Can I substitute anything for the chocolate chips and paraffin wax?
Yes, you can substitute these items with Almond Bark if preferred.
How do I prepare the maraschino cherries?
The cherries should be well-drained and must have their stems attached to serve as the mouse's tail.
How do I assemble the mouse's body?
Dip a maraschino cherry into the melted chocolate and press it onto the bottom of a Hershey's Kiss with the stem extending outwards.
What are the mouse's ears made of?
The ears are made from sliced almonds.
When should I attach the almond ears?
Place the sliced almonds between the Hershey's Kiss and the cherry before the chocolate has a chance to set for better adherence.
Where does the assembled mouse go on the cookie?
The assembled mouse is placed directly onto the cream filling of an Oreo cookie half.
How long do the treats need to be refrigerated?
They should be refrigerated for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
What color gel is used for the holly leaves?
Green decorating gel is used to pipe the holly leaves on the white cream filling.
What is the red decorating gel used for?
The red gel is used to add tiny holly berries between the green leaves for a festive touch.
How do I make the eyes for the mice?
You can use the decorating gel to pipe small eyes onto each Hershey's Kiss.
Can children help with this recipe?
Yes, this project is ideal for children, allowing them to help with assembly and decorating with gels.
How should the finished treats be stored?
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.
Do I need to keep these treats in the fridge long-term?
While they need 30 minutes in the fridge to set, they can be stored at room temperature once hardened.
How much butter is required for the chocolate mixture?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of butter to add richness to the melted chocolate.
What size packages are needed for the gels?
The recipe suggests one 3-ounce package of red decorating gel and one 3-ounce package of green decorating gel.
What type of Hershey's Kisses are used?
The recipe uses an 8-ounce package of standard Hershey's Kisses as the base for the mouse's head.
How many ounces of semisweet chocolate chips are needed?
You will need 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips for the initial melting mixture.
Is there extra chocolate needed?
The recipe lists an additional 1/2 cup of chocolate chips that can be used or substituted with Almond Bark.
What makes these treats 'whimsical'?
Their adorable mouse shape, almond ears, and festive holly decorations on the cookie base give them a whimsical appearance.
Can I use single-stuff Oreos?
Double Stuff Oreos are recommended because the extra cream provides a better surface for sticking the mouse and piping decorations.
Is this a good activity for holiday parties?
Yes, it is perfect for creating cherished family memories and entertaining guests during the holiday season.
How much paraffin wax should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 ounce of chopped paraffin wax.
What is the total number of ingredients needed?
There are 10 total ingredients required to make these treats.