Peanut-Candy Mice

Categories: Infood02
Yield: 1 servings

1/2 c Smooth peanut butter
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1 c Nonfat dry milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 1/3 c Confectioners' sugar
Multicolored nonpareils
Red licorice laces

In a large bowl with heavy-duty electric mixer, or by hand with a wooden
spoon, beat peanut butter, corn syrup, dry milk and vanilla until well
blended. With mixer on low speed (or with a spoon), gradually beat in as
much confectioners' sugar as the mixer can handle. Scrape mixture onto work
surface and knead in any remaining sugar. For each mouse, break off enough
mixture to roll into a 1-inch ball for the body, then enough to roll into a
1/2-inch ball for the head. Press small ball on to large ball, then lightly
pinch head to form a rounded nose. Break off enough mixture to form two
small balls for ears. Press each ball between thumb and forefinger to
flatten. Press onto head. Repeat with remaining mixture. Dip end of a
toothpick in water. Shake off excess. Touch toothpick to a colored
nonpareil (it will stick). Press onto end of nose. Repeat with 2 more
nonpareils for eyes. Cut a length of licorice lace and insert into body for
tail.

Per serving: 1675 Calories (kcal); 67g Total Fat; (34% calories from fat);
76g Protein; 214g Carbohydrate; 24mg Cholesterol; 1443mg Sodium Food
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 11 Fat;
8 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: IN FOOD TODAY SHOW #INF249

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