How to Make Strawberry Mice - A Great After-School Snack!

This is a wonderful little recipe for "Strawberry Mice" that I found on the familyfun.com website and used while I was a nanny. My little boys loved them! Strawberry mice are a lovely touch to a Princess Birthday Party or a Halloween Party. Plus, they are yummy AND healthy!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Big, Juicy Strawberries
• Red Lace Licorice
• Black Cake Icing
• Almond Slices

1. 
    

   Wash your strawberries and cut off the leaves.

2. Poke a toothpick where the strawberry stem was. In this hole, place a 1/2 to 3/4 inch piece of the red licorice lace.

3. Add eyes and a small nose with your decorator's icing.

4. Use two almond slices as ears.

5. 
    

   Enjoy your fresh treats!

Tips & Warnings

• One of my favorite childhood memories is of my brother and I picking strawberries in my grandfather's eternally muddy backyard. Early summertime is strawberry season, and many local farms allow visitors to pick their own strawberries. For a special touch to your treat, take your child or children strawberry picking. It is a wonderful idea for even the smallest children, as strawberries grow low to the ground and are very easy to pick.

Resources

• Strawberries, The Wonder Fruit
• For This Kid-Friendly Recipe & Many Others

[MommyBear]

on 10/28/2008 These are so cute! Love the idea. :) Thanks!

[showpup]

on 10/27/2008 This sounds like so much fun! And so darn cute.