Comments on: The Christmas Mouse

By: larry

larry — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:57:16 +0000

I made these yesterday to give out on my Christmas
goodie platters that I give away. They are so cute.
I did taste one however and they are not very good to eat. Too waxy, yet I followed the instructions.
They are fun to make but messy.

By: Clabbergirl

Clabbergirl — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:22:58 +0000

I just wanted to say that I use paraffin because it gives the chocolate such a nice shine. It also seems easier to reheat if there is leftover chocolate. It’s kind of old fashioned but it works for me:)

By: juju821

juju821 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:05:57 +0000

I haven’t tried this, but it seems that you could just use chocolate almond bark to coat the cherries. It’s easy to find and use, and you can melt it in the microwave–just be sure to use the defrost setting and follow the directions on the package. This is what I use to coat my Bakerella-style cake balls and it works like a champ. OR you might use those little candy melt wafers–then you could do them in different colors! Red and green Christmas mice, anyone?

By: natalieanne

natalieanne — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:30:29 +0000

I totally forgot about these! I remember getting them at Christmas parties in elementary school! My 3 year old little boy would LOVE to make these.

By: Andrea Rayna

Andrea Rayna — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:00:32 +0000

Oh, yours are so much cuter with the little eyes and nose! Thank you for sharing, this is just the simple little treat that I like to do with the children in my life!

Happy Christmas!

By: cupoverflows

cupoverflows — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:23:55 +0000

So cute! I am making these soon! Shornrapunzel – the wax gives shine and prevents your final product from melting from what I understand…

By: shornrapunzel

shornrapunzel — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:41:30 +0000

What is the wax for?

By: Clabbergirl

Clabbergirl — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:32:04 +0000

sarahnew- Thanks for the link. My mom has been making these little mice for the holidays for about ten years now. She makes hers without eyes, and we always laugh and call them zombie mice. I like the eyes and nose better- it gives them a bit more character. My son just took a giant platter of mice to school today for his Xmas party. Kids gobble them up!

By: sarahnew

sarahnew — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:31:50 +0000

I saw this as a featured recipe over at justapinch.com I think kids would really love them.
http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/chocolate-mice-by-jennifer-barley-jennay96-feature

By: staceytx

staceytx — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:29:23 +0000

These look adorable! I’m sure my girls would have a blast making these!!