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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice Treats

    Published: Feb 14, 2013 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 72 Comments

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    These adorable little chocolate covered cherry mice were my go-to Valentine's Day treats every year when my kids were in school. Perfect for any party, the whole class would crowd around these mice and couldn't wait to eat one!

    Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treats to take to that class party? These chocolate covered cherry mice are the perfect fun and delicious treat!

    Get the kids to help make these. If they are a little older, they can make them on their own. This treat is super easy!

    You've got to check out this pinwheel cookie recipe and how to make chocolate covered OREOs - both fun for the whole family!

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice

    Makes 24 

    What You Need to Make It

    Maraschino cherries with stems - the stems make he tail!
    Milk chocolate chips - for dipping
    Hershey Kisses - for the mice
    48 Sliced almonds - for the ears
    Frosting or frosting gel for eyes - we used white

    How to Make the Mice

    Get the cherries out of the jar and onto a paper towel so they can dry. If you've ever melted chocolate, you know any liquid can ruin the consistency. Once they are dry, place on wax paper.

    Unwrap the Hershey Kisses.

    Melt the chocolate chips. This can be done by using the microwave in 15 second increments at half power, stirring between melts until it's creamy.

    You can also use a double-boiler, or place a glass bowl in a pan with a couple of inches of boiling water. Stir frequently.

    If you have trouble getting the chocolate smooth enough to dip, a half teaspoon of coconut oil will help and won't change the flavor at all.

    Once chocolate is melted, dip cherries into chocolate covering cherry completely.

    While cherry is still wet, stick it to the bottom of a Hershey kiss. Place on wax paper or parchment paper until dry.

    Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treats to take to that class party? These chocolate covered cherry mice are the perfect fun and delicious treat!

    Using the tube of frosting or a little frosting on a toothpick, place eyes on the mice.

    Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treats to take to that class party? These chocolate covered cherry mice are the perfect fun and delicious treat!

    Place in refrigerator until served or pack up in a cooler for travel if the weather is warm.

    My daughter loved making these treats when she was younger. She still loves to cook. I miss the days of making treats with her. She's in college now!

    Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treats to take to that class party? These chocolate covered cherry mice are the perfect fun and delicious treat!

    We teased the cat with one of the mice. Don't worry, we know chocolate is not for cats! We gave her a proper treat!

    Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treats to take to that class party? These chocolate covered cherry mice are the perfect fun and delicious treat!

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice

    These delicious treats are so easy to make and fun to eat! It's the perfect dessert for a Valentine's Day party (or any party where the guests love chocolate!)
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    Servings: 24
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    • 24   Maraschino cherries WITH STEMS
    • ½ small bag of chocolate for melting I used milk chocolate chips
    • 24 Hershey Kisses
    • 48 Sliced almonds
    • 1   Tube of frosting for eyes I used white, but you can use any light color

    Instructions

    • Get your cherries out of the jar and onto a few paper towels. The drier they are, the better. If you've ever melted chocolate, you know that the slightest bit of liquid can ruin the consistency of the chocolate. Place on wax paper. 
    • Unwrap Hershey Kisses.
    • Melt the chocolate chips. This can be done using the microwave at 30% power and in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, or placing a glass bowl in a couple of inches of boiling water. Stir frequently.
    • Once chocolate is melted, dip cherries into chocolate covering cherry completely.
    • Once cherries are covered, stick them to the bottom of a Hershey Kiss. Place on wax or parchment paper to dry.
    • After about 2-3 minutes, stick the sliced almonds just behind the Hershey Kiss. These are the mice ears.
    • Using the tube of frosting, place eyes on the Hershey Kiss.
    • Place in refrigerator until served or pack up in a cooler for travel if the weather is warm.
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @kastilwell or tag #FFFP!

    Looking for more delicious Valentine's Day treats? Check out this Sweetheart Surprise Valentine's Day cake these amazing Valentine's cupcakes, or these Almond Butter Truffles. YUM!

    And if you're trying to trim down, you'll love these Weight Watchers desserts just for Valentine's Day.

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    1. Yvonne Biller

      January 23, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      These are really cute, and would be fun to do with the kids. But here in the U.S. they don't allow you to bring homemade foods or treats to the kids anymore, to many have allergies and then they never know if someone puts anything else in them. I loved making treats for my kids to take to school when they were younger. Sadly those times have passed.

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        January 23, 2018 at 3:26 pm

        My girls are in college now and I have to agree. Some of my favorite memories are when I made special treats for their classrooms. I was a room mom many times! Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    2. Cassie

      February 15, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      A number of years ago my sister and I took a train trip up to Oregon in December to spend some time with my dad and my step mom, we were there for my sister's 16th birthday so we made a big deal out of it (all whopping four of us. haha), there were noisemakers and balloons and my step mom made all kinds of treats, including these! I'd never seen them before but they're sooo cute!
      She had them, if I remember right, on oreo cookies which made them a bit much but it wasn't hard to eat them separately without the cookie at the same time.
      Kinda wish I had the stuff to make a couple of these right now. hehe

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      February 11, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      These are the cutest little Valentines treats ever. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. Renee

      February 10, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      I have been making these for a few years and they are always a hit at holiday gatherings! So simple and so cute!

      Reply
    5. Janette Polivka

      February 10, 2014 at 9:46 pm

      So cute and unique!! I don't like cherries, but I would still really enjoy making these for my family! Thank you for sharing. It's also great for parties!

      Reply
    6. allyson becker

      February 10, 2014 at 7:24 pm

      So cute! I think the cat is having way too much fun with it though!

      Reply
    7. Tammy S

      February 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      oh my goodness love too make this for sure thanks for posting it Cute ideal

      Reply
    8. Marlys (This and That)

      February 10, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Love these.. and I love the cat and mouse picture 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday Valentine's Party and I hope that you will join us this week for our Snack Foods theme party.

      Reply
    9. Christy Anderson

      February 09, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      How cute are these! And I love the pic with your cat!

      Reply
    10. Rebecca Peters

      February 09, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      my 4 year old is obsessed with mice and would flip for these!

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        February 09, 2014 at 8:33 pm

        You have to make them, Rebecca! They are fun to make and fun to eat!

        Reply
    11. Ashley Robertson

      February 09, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Cute and really tiny

      Reply
    12. Joanne T Ferguson

      February 08, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      G'day and how oh, so cute!
      Thanks for sharing!
      Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday Valentine's Day Party!
      Cheers! Joanne

      Reply
    13. Auntiepatch

      February 08, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Very cute! And the cat, too!

      Reply
    14. Mika

      February 08, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Even Cats can't resist it!

      Coming from Full Plate Thursday. Come-by and visit my blog.

      Reply
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