Blind Mice

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min. + chilling
Margaret Knoebel

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by CJ Hathway, San Francisco, California

Tested by Margaret Knoebel

Published on Aug. 15, 2025

These easy, decadent and chocolatey mice-shaped truffles are perfect for Halloween (or Christmas!). They're a cute addition to your holiday charcuterie boards. —CJ Hathway, San Francisco, California

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 strips red fruit leather
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Directions

  1. Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 2 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate, covered, until firm.
  2. Scoop or shape by tablespoonfuls into teardrop shapes. Roll in baking cocoa, toss to coat completely. Place two toasted almonds near the thinner end for ears. Cut fruit leather into thin slices, place one piece for the tail at the thicker end. Refrigerate until serving.
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