Christmas Eve Mice Cookies

The tradition of making Christmas Eve Mice Cookies originated in Sweden, where they are known as ‘Julmus’. These adorable cookies are often enjoyed by families during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Christmas Eve Mice Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 42 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Butter
• 75 gram Granulated Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ pinch Salt
• 24 unit Almonds
• 50 gram Chocolate Chips
• 12 piece Red Licorice Laces

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Press an almond into each dough ball to create the mouse's nose.
6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
7. Remove from the oven and immediately press two chocolate chips into each cookie to create the mouse's eyes.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Cut the red licorice laces into small pieces and insert them into the cookies to create the mouse's tails.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.