Christmas Mice Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Mice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup applesauce; 1 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter; ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup egg substitute; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; peanuts (halved); 1 (2 1/4 ounce) jar red cinnamon candies; 144 inches thin red licorice, 4 yards, cut in 3-inch pieces

Servings: persons

½ cup applesauce
1 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
peanuts (halved)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) jar red cinnamon candies
144 inches thin red licorice, 4 yards, cut in 3-inch pieces

1
Beat applesauce and peanut butter at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add sugars, beat well.
2
Combine flour and soda, gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
3
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
4
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; pinch one end of each ball to form a point (mouses nose.
5
Press the other side slightly flat.
6
Place flat sides on ungreased cookie sheets with cookies 2 inches apart.
7
Gently place 2 peanut halves in dough for ears.
8
With wooden toothpick, make 1/2 inch deep hole at tail end.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes, remove cookies from oven.
10
Place cinnamon candies for eyes and bake an additional 1-2 minutes or until brown.
11
Remove from oven, insert licorice tails and cool completely on baking sheets.

13684

kcal

Calories

Fat

2942

Carbs

274

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup applesauce, 1 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Christmas Mice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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