Sugar Mice

Sugar Mice

3 c powdered sugar

1 egg white

1-2 drops red food coloring

2 drops peppermint food flavoring

1 T melted chocolate chips

short lengths of clean string

Put egg white in bowl and add color and flavor. The mice will be pink. Beat together for a few seconds. Gradually add icing sugar until you have a smooth, stiff mixture which will be easily shaped into balls. Add more powdered sugar if needed. 

Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. Remove small piece and roll into a ball. If it's too big it'll take too long to harden. Put on waxed paper, pat down a little to flatten the bottom. Squeeze one end to make a pointed nose. 

Make a hole at the round end for the tail (string) and three holes for nose and eyes. Poke the string into the hole you made using a toothpick or very small chopstick; then smooth over and pinch the opening shut so it doesn't fall out. 

For ears, roll two tiny balls, flatten and pinch into shape. Press into place. Using the toothpick place drops of melted chocolate to make the eyes.

When dry, put into small baking cups.