Chocolate
Mice
By Kids
Cooking Activities
Celebrate Christmas eve by reading the story
The Night before
Christmas and making these adorable no-bake
chocolate mice made from chocolate-covered cherries
and simple candy decorations. This fun candy craft
is perfect for kids, holidays, and themed parties,
with adult help for melting chocolate.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 20 minutes | Set:
20-30 minutes | Yield: About
12-18 chocolate mice
Ingredients
- Chocolate chips or
chocolate wafers (for melting)
- Chocolate-covered
cherries
- Candy eyeballs
- Cornflakes
- Small candy canes
Instructions
- Place about ¼
cup chocolate chips or wafers into a
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second
intervals, stirring each time, until completely
melted.
- Lay a sheet of
waxed paper on a plate or cookie sheet.
- Place
chocolate-covered cherries onto the waxed paper.
- Dip the flat
side of a chocolate kiss into melted chocolate
and attach it to the side of a chocolate cherry
to form the mouse’s nose.
- Press two
cornflakes into the melted chocolate on top of
the cherry to create ears.
- Using a
toothpick, add a small dab of melted chocolate
to the kiss and attach candy eyes.
- Dip the end of
a small candy cane into melted chocolate and
attach it to the back of the cherry to form the
tail.
- Allow chocolate
to set completely until firm.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can assemble ears, eyes, and tails
- Adults should handle melting chocolate
- Use tweezers or toothpicks for small details
Variation Ideas
- Use almond slices instead of cornflakes for
ears
- Add pink frosting dots for noses
- Use white chocolate for a different look
Notes
Store chocolate mice in an
airtight container in the refrigerator. Let sit a
few minutes at room temperature before serving.