Ingredients

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup sliced almonds2 teaspoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips38 pieces black shoestring licorice (2 inches each)

Preparation

Pulse coconut, confectioners’ sugar and milk in a food processor until coconut is finely chopped. For each mouse, roll 1 tablespoon coconut mixture into a ball; taper 1 end to resemble a mouse. Attach sliced almonds for ears and licorice pieces for tails. Press miniature chocolate chips, tip side down, into place for eyes. Store in an airtight container.