Night Before Christmas Mice
Source of Recipe
shorty1kanobi (Mandy)
List of Ingredients
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c softened butter
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
mini chocolate chips
red or black string licorice cut into 2 inch pieces or curling ribbon
Recipe
Heat oven to 325. Beat sugar, butter and shortening until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Stir in flour, cocoa and baking powder; mixing well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. To form mouse, pinch one end of ball to form nose. Make 2 tiny balls of dough and flatten slightly for ears. gently press into dough on upper front of each mouse. Press 2 mini chocolate chips into dough below ears for eyes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Inmmediately press licorice or curling ribbon into the mouse for a tail. Remove and cool on waxed paper. Makes 3 dozen mice.
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