MICE COOKIES

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These sweet critters are perfect for youngsters to make with Mom. "Our daughter loves to help when I bake them," shares Linda Wheeler of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "We both agree they're a lot of fun to eat!"-Linda Wheeler, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup peanuts
1/4 cup raisins, halved
1/4 cup red-hot candies
60 pieces red and/or black shoestring licorice (2 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; pinch front of each ball to form a nose. Add two peanuts halves for ears, two raisin pieces for eyes and one red-hot for nose. Poke a hole for tail with a toothpick. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks Insert licorice pieces for tails.

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felicia Rouse
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These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.


Manaos De Uva
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I love the flavor of these cookies. The peanut butter and chocolate chips are a perfect combination.


Pu Bg
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.


Satendra Singh
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Zine Fait
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're a delicious and unique twist on a classic cookie recipe.


Naresh Kumar Chaudhary
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I've made these cookies with different types of chocolate chips and they're always delicious. I also like to add nuts or dried fruit.


Adrian Olivares
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These cookies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


David Guimond
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


James Tubbs
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Kevin Cormack
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Naila Arif
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Bankole Olabanji
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're a great after-school snack.


Nadeem Khokhar
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These cookies were delicious! The peanut butter and chocolate chips were a perfect combination.


Ameer Faisal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.