Christmas Mice on Shortbread

1. 1

   Cover work area with piece of waxed paper 18 inches long.

2. 2

   Dry cherries with paper towels.

3. 3

   Place 2/3 cup chips and the oil in 6oz custard cup.

4. 4

   Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 10 seconds, or until chips are softened; stir until smooth.

5. 5

   Hold 1 cherry by stem (mouse tail), and dip into melted chips, covering completely-- even stem (tail).

6. 6

   Immediately place on shortbread triangle, with tail at 45-degree angle.

7. 7

   Place 2 of the sliced almonds against front of cherry to form mouse ears.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining cherries, shortbread and almonds.

9. 9

   Using the remaining melted chips as glue and a toothpick to spread the melted chips, attach the flat side of a whole chip (flat side back) to the base of the almonds to form the mouse head.

10. 10

    Using melted chips as glue, attach a few shreds of coconut for the whiskers and a red hot for the nose.

11. 11

    Let cool without moving 50-60 minutes or until the melted chip mixture is firm and completely set.

12. 12

    store in cool place up to one week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.