Mouse Cupcakes
makes 8 "mice"
1 Chocolate Cake mix
8 scoops vanilla ice cream
16 sandwich or mint cookies
Small candies-red hots,
m&m's or skittles
shoestring licorice
Prepare cake mix according to package for cupcakes.
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake and cool completely and remove from pan.
When cool, top each cake with a scoop of ice cream then decorate to resemble a mouse using 2 mint cookies for ears, candies for eyes nose
and mouth. Cut and insert licorice for the whiskers. If melting has occurred place in the freezer for 1/2 hour before serving.
Tip: I freeze the cupcakes for easier handling!
Strawberry Ice
This is a delicious summer treat that older children can make alone & younger children can make with minimal assistance
2 pkg. frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
3/4 cup lemonade
Mix the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Turn off the blender, scrape sides, blend again & pour into a plastic container.
Cover and freeze until serving time.
Makes 4 - 6 servings
TIP:
If the ice is frozen hard, let it stand at room
temperature 5 mins. or so before serving.
