16+ Christmas Mouse Cookies Recipe Experience Flavor Like Never Before!

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• Food coloring (red and green)

Directions

Making these delicious Christmas mouse cookies is easier than you think. Just follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles for the mouse bodies. Then, using a smaller round cutter, cut out smaller circles for the mouse heads. Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your fingers to shape the dough into a slight teardrop shape for the mouse bodies.

Step 3: Bake and Cool

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack before decorating.

Step 4: Make the Frosting

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and milk until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk. Separate the frosting into two bowls and add red food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other. Mix until you get your desired colors.

Step 5: Decorate

Using a small piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off, pipe a small amount of green frosting onto the bottom half of the mouse body for the scarf. Then, pipe a small amount of red frosting onto the top half of the body for the hat. Use a toothpick to swirl the frosting together to create a fuzzy texture. Place the smaller circle on top for the mouse head and use a small amount of frosting to attach mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a red sprinkle for the nose.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Once the frosting has set, your Christmas mouse cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at your holiday party, give them as gifts, or simply enjoy them with your family and friends. These cute and tasty treats are sure to be a hit this holiday season.