Coconut Christmas Mice

Total Time
Prep: 45 min.

Updated on Sep. 14, 2022

Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no oven needed. Merry Christ-mouse to you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Test Kitchen Approved

Coconut Christmas Mice

Yield: about 3 dozen
Prep: 45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each)

Directions

  1. Pulse coconut, confectioners' sugar and milk in a food processor until coconut is finely chopped. For each mouse, roll 1 tablespoon coconut mixture into a ball; taper 1 end to resemble a mouse. Attach sliced almonds for ears and licorice pieces for tails. Press miniature chocolate chips, tip side down, into place for eyes. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Store in an airtight container.</span>
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