Peanut Butter Christmas Mice

These peanut butter Christmas mice are a delightful treat for kids and adults alike, adding a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering.

Made with simple ingredients and decorated to resemble little mice, they’re perfect for festive appetizers or a playful addition to the dessert table. Each bite offers a touch of nostalgia, evoking fun memories of holiday traditions.

Peanut Butter Christmas Mice

These chewy peanut butter "mice" cookies are a holiday favorite, designed to look like little critters with licorice tails, candy noses, and peanut ears. They’re great for gatherings and holiday parties, and loved by all ages.

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Prep Time 35 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 45 mins Cooking Temp: 350  °F Servings: 5

Ingredients

Servings

• 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 cups 1-1/2 all-purpose flour

• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Beat together peanut butter, butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Refrigerate dough for about 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and taper one side to resemble a mouse shape.
8. Place shaped dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9. Attach peanuts as ears, M&M's as noses, and chocolate chips as eyes.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set.
11. While cookies are still warm, insert licorice pieces to form tails.
12. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 65kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 7mg3%

Sodium 43mg2%

Total Carbohydrate 7g3%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 4g

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Let cookies cool completely before storing them to preserve their shape and decorations.

Keywords: peanut butter Christmas treats, holiday appetizers, edible mice