16+ Christmas Truffle Mice Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

For the truffles:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

For the decorations:

• 12 maraschino cherries
• 24 almond slices
• 12 red M&M's
• 24 mini chocolate chips
• 24 small candy eyes

Instructions

1. Make the truffles:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers.
2. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over it.
3. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
4. Add the butter and vanilla extract and mix well until combined.
5. Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours, or until firm.
6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the truffle mixture and roll into small balls.
7. Roll the truffles in the chopped hazelnuts, then in the cocoa powder.
8. Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.

2. Assemble the truffle mice:

1. Take the truffles out of the refrigerator and insert a toothpick into each one.
2. Press a maraschino cherry onto the front of the truffle to create the nose.
3. Place two almond slices on either side of the cherry to create the ears.
4. Using a toothpick, make small holes for the eyes and insert the candy eyes.
5. Place a mini chocolate chip in the center of the cherry for the nose.
6. Repeat with the remaining truffles.

3. Serve and enjoy!

Your Christmas truffle mice are now ready to be served and enjoyed! These adorable and delicious treats are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. You can also package them in cute boxes or bags to give as gifts to your loved ones. Have fun and get creative with decorations and make these truffles your own. Happy Holidays!

<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<h3>For the truffles:</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>1 cup</b> heavy cream</li>
<li><b>12 ounces</b> dark chocolate, chopped</li>
<li><b>1 tablespoon</b> unsalted butter</li>
<li><b>1 teaspoon</b> vanilla extract</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> hazelnuts, chopped</li>
<li><b>1/4 cup</b> cocoa powder</li>
</ul>
<h3>For the decorations:</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>12</b> maraschino cherries</li>
<li><b>24</b> almond slices</li>
<li><b>12</b> red M&M's</li>
<li><b>24</b> mini chocolate chips</li>
<li><b>24</b> small candy eyes</li>
</ul>

<h2>Instructions</h2>

<h3>1. Make the truffles:</h3>
<ol>
<li>In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it simmers.</li>
<li>Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over it.</li>
<li>Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.</li>
<li>Add the butter and vanilla extract and mix well until combined.</li>
<li>Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours, or until firm.</li>
<li>Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the truffle mixture and roll into small balls.</li>
<li>Roll the truffles in the chopped hazelnuts, then in the cocoa powder.</li>
<li>Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.</li>
</ol>

<h3>2. Assemble the truffle mice:</h3>
<ol>
<li>Take the truffles out of the refrigerator and insert a toothpick into each one.</li>
<li>Press a maraschino cherry onto the front of the truffle to create the nose.</li>
<li>Place two almond slices on either side of the cherry to create the ears.</li>
<li>Using a toothpick, make small holes for the eyes and insert the candy eyes.</li>
<li>Place a mini chocolate chip in the center of the cherry for the nose.</li>
<li>Repeat with the remaining truffles.</li>
</ol>

<h3>3. Serve and enjoy!</h3>
<p>Your <b>Christmas truffle mice</b> are now ready to be served and enjoyed! These adorable and delicious treats are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. You can also package them in cute boxes or bags to give as gifts to your loved ones. Have fun and get creative with decorations and make these truffles your own. Happy Holidays!</p>