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Hershey’s Christmas Mice Candy: 5 Steps to Sweet Nostalgia Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate the holidays with Hershey’s Christmas Mice Candy, a nostalgic and delightful treat made from chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy rice cereal. These adorable little mice are easy to make and perfect for festive gatherings, blending sweet, crunchy, and nutty flavors into bite-sized fun.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hershey’s chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Decoration

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red or green candy melts
  • 1/2 cup candy eyes

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate: Melt Hershey’s chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second increments, stirring in between until fully smooth and melted.
  2. Mix Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate and stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to form a consistent, thick dough-like batter.
  4. Fold Cereal and Nuts: Gently fold in the rice cereal and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  5. Form Balls: Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls using your hands, then place them on parchment paper laid on a flat surface.
  6. Melt Candy Coating: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the red or green candy melts using short bursts of 20-30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip Tops: Dip the top of each peanut butter ball into the melted candy coating to give it a festive colorful touch.
  8. Decorate: Quickly place candy eyes and mini chocolate chips to the candy-topped part of the balls to create the mouse’s eyes and ears.
  9. Set: Allow the decorated mice to sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the candy coating hardens and the treats are firm to the touch.

Notes

  • Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best consistency in mixing.
  • Rice cereal adds the perfect crunch, but puffed wheat can be substituted if preferred.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep candy fresh and prevent melting.
  • These treats are perfect for holiday parties and as gifts.
  • Ensure candy melts do not overheat; stir frequently for smooth dipping.

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