MINI MICE COOKIES

Ingredients For 24 Cookies

Preparation

1. MEASURE flour and salt into a small bowl and whisk together; set aside. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter on medium-high until creamy, about 2 minutes.

2. ADD sugar, gradually, beating until mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and egg, separately. Reduce speed to low, add flour mixture, one-third at a time, beating after each addition until well blended.

3. KNEAD or stir in chopped raisins. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces, shape into flat disks and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Chill for 2 hours.

4. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

5. SHAPE mice: For each one, shape 1 tablespoon dough into an oval ball and then use a skewer to make nose and eye sockets. Gently press a mini chocolate chip into each eye socket and press an almond slice into dough on either side behind eyes for ears. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

6. BAKE at 350°F until light golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool slightly.

7. ADD tails: Divide each licorice lace into 6 pieces, about 5 inches long. Then, with a skewer, make a hole about 1/2-inch deep into round end of each ball and insert piece of licorice lace for tails. Set aside to cool on rack. Store in airtight container.
 
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