PEANUT BUTTER CHRISTMAS MICE

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With their black licorice tails, candy noses and peanut ears, these chewy "mice" were always a hit at classroom parties. My children are in their teens now, but they still ask me to make these cookies for the holidays. -Nancy Rowse, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
DECORATIONS:
Peanuts, split in half
Brown M&M's minis
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Black shoestring licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Beat peanut butter, butter and sugars until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (dough will be soft). Refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; taper one side to resemble a mouse. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Add peanuts for ears, M&M's for noses and chocolate chips for eyes., Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Immediately insert licorice pieces into warm cookies for tails. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

abdalgafar ayman Elsayad
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Yum! These peanut butter Christmas mice are the perfect holiday treat.


justice kingsley
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Charles Jackola
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but these peanut butter Christmas mice are actually really good. The chocolate chips add a nice sweetness.


sushi1710
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are adorable! I can't wait to make them for my family and friends.


Rohan Parveze
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. They're also a fun and easy activity to do with kids.


BIBEK BHATT
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I love how festive these peanut butter Christmas mice look. They're the perfect addition to my holiday table.


Maskeel Ali
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


best Things
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Yum!


Malik Zeeshan7787offical
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are the cutest things I've ever seen! I'm definitely making them for my next holiday party.


Ahnaf Mujahid
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I made these peanut butter Christmas mice for my office party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sophia Wilson
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These peanut butter Christmas mice are so cute! I can't wait to make them with my kids.


Reggie Johnson
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I love how easy these peanut butter Christmas mice are to make. They're the perfect last-minute holiday treat.


Innocent Chidera
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Yum! These peanut butter Christmas mice are a delicious and festive treat.


Samir Giri
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These little mice are so cute and festive! I made them for my kids' Christmas party and they were a hit. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


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