Chocolate Christmas Mice

Step 1

Rinse cherries in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Melt chocolate wafers in microwave according to package directions. Stir in vegetable oil to thin chocolate.

Step 3

Holding cherries by the stem, dip into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip. Place on one side of Oreo. Place Hershey's kiss on side of chocolate covered cherry opposite the stem. Hold for 10 seconds to allow to set.

Step 4

Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate between Hershey's kiss and cherry. Place two sliced almonds between Hershey's kiss and cherry for the ears; hold for 10 seconds to allow to set.

Step 5

Using a toothpick, dab a small amount of melted chocolate on Hershey's kiss to place eyes and nose.

Step 6

Draw holly leaves with red berries in center on the other side of the Oreo with the red and green gel. (See Note 2)

Step 7

Store in airtight container. Yield 12 Chocolate Christmas Mice.