Blind Mice

Name: Blind Mice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen
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

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

Yield 3-1/2 dozen

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Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 73 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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