Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup red licorice strings
Special equipment needed:
- Piping bag with small round tip
- Toothpicks
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
2. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag with a small round tip.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Pipe the mixture into small mouse shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Insert a toothpick into the bottom of each mouse shape.
6. Chill the mice in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
8. Dip the chilled mice into the melted chocolate, leaving the toothpick in place.
9. Place two sliced almonds on the top of each mouse to resemble ears.
10. Cut the red licorice strings into small pieces and use them to create the tails of the mice.
11. Chill the mice in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 24 mice
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 120
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Total carbohydrates: 11g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Creamy almond butter can be substituted for peanut butter.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used instead of milk chocolate chips.
- Sliced cashews or hazelnuts can be used instead of almonds.
- Red licorice strings can be substituted with red fruit leather.
Variations:
- Add mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter mixture for added texture.
- Use white chocolate to dip the mice in for a different look.
- Add a drop of food coloring to the peanut butter mixture to make the mice different colors.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Chill the mice in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a toothpick to create small details on the mice, such as eyes or a nose.
Storage instructions:
- Store the peanut butter sugar mice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- These mice are best served cold, so no reheating is necessary.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the mice on a platter with sliced fruit and nuts for a fun and festive dessert.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with additional sliced almonds or chocolate shavings.
Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of cold milk or hot cocoa.
Suggested side dishes:
- These mice are a fun and playful dessert on their own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the peanut butter mixture is too sticky to pipe, add more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized eggs if using raw egg whites in the recipe.
Food history:
- Peanut butter has been a popular ingredient in American desserts since the early 1900s.
Flavor profiles:
- These peanut butter sugar mice are sweet and creamy with a hint of saltiness.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve these peanut butter sugar mice as a fun and playful dessert at a children's party or as a whimsical addition to a holiday dessert table.
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