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Coconut Christmas Mice

Name: Coconut Christmas Mice
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each)

1 review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 45 min.

Makes

about 3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022

Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no oven needed. Merry Christ-mouse to you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Coconut Christmas Mice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each)

Directions

Pulse coconut, confectioners' sugar and milk in a food processor until coconut is finely chopped. For each mouse, roll 1 tablespoon coconut mixture into a ball; taper 1 end to resemble a mouse. Attach sliced almonds for ears and licorice pieces for tails. Press miniature chocolate chips, tip side down, into place for eyes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 79 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.