Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice Treats

These adorable little chocolate covered cherry mice were my go-to Valentine's Day treats every year when my kids were in school, but they are perfect for any party, including Christmas! Are they cute or what?

How excited would the kids in your child's class be to see these on the party table at school? They are super easy to make, too! Get the kids to help. If they are a bit older, they can do it on their own.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice

Makes 24 

Directions

Get the 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.

Using the tube of frosting, place eyes on the Hershey Kiss. 

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!

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!

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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!)

Servings 24

Ingredients

• 24   Maraschino cherries WITH STEMS
• 1/2 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.

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.