Halloween Chocolate Mice

These Halloween Chocolate Mice are a fun and unique spooky no-bake treat your kids will love! They’re adorable, easy to make together, and a healthier option made with wholesome ingredients. It's a cute Halloween snack for kids!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword edible mice, halloween mice

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings mice

Calories 197kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

Mice body

¼ cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch salt

More to finish

12 pumpkin seeds (or use small sliced almonds)
12 white sesame seeds
6 pretzel twists

Instructions

Make mice body

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips. Microwave for about 45 seconds or until very hot, then stir until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms — I like to use my hands to bring it together smoothly.
👉 Check the texture: The dough should be soft but hold its shape without cracking.– If it’s too soft, add a little more almond flour and knead.– If it’s too firm, mix in a few drops of water and knead again.

Shape the mice

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball, then shape it into an oval. Pinch one end to create a pointed "nose" — this forms the mouse body. (See photos for reference.)
To add the tails, gently break pretzels to get curved pieces — one piece usually makes one tail. Insert a pretzel into the rounded end of each mouse to form the tail.
👉 Pour a little water into a small bowl — you'll use it to help the eyes and ears stick to the mice.
To add eyes, lightly moisten your fingertip with some water and dab the spot where the eyes will go. Use the damp finger to place two sesame seeds — they’ll stick easily.
For ears, dampen two pumpkin seeds and blot off excess water. Press them gently into the top of the mouse.
Let the chocolate mice sit at room temperature for a few hours or overnight to firm up.

Notes

Fix dough texture: Add more almond flour if too soft, or a few drops of water if too firm.

Adjust sweetness: Tweak the maple syrup and cocoa powder to suit your taste.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Let them come to room temperature before serving.

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