Purchasing a perfect rosy little sugar mouse is great our cheeky sugar rodents are extremely dear to all of us indeed. However, if you are following a more rustic, satisfyingly homemade sugar mouse, then this can be a recipe you have to make your own mischief of rodents.
It really is quite easy and does not take enough time whatsoever, ideal for getting kids involved too.
About 300g Icing Sugar
Food Colouring and Flavoured Essences (of your liking, although not essential)
Choc Drops/small spherical sweets (for eyes)
String or Ribbon
1) Separate the egg-whites in the yolk (the yolk isn't needed), and beat the whites so they are creamy although not stiff.
2) Sieve the icing sugar right into a bowl and add some egg-whites, mixing them together until they form a strong paste which may be kneaded. (I added the whites in phases with this. When the mixture becomes too wet just include additional icing sugar). You may also give a drop or a couple of food colouring at this time and then any flavoured essences you would like.
3) Separate the paste into 'mouse size' portions (I acquired 8 from mine), and roll each into an oblong shape, pinching the narrower finish to create a nose.
4) Lay them out (I placed mine on kitchen roll to prevent sticking), add string/ribbon tails and decorate with sweetie eyes. Formally sugar rodents have dainty little food colouring eyes, however i selected some rather chunkier 'Millions' sweets for mine. It adds some character :)
5) Leave these to set (keep close track of these to make certain they do not start misbehaving!) after which enjoy!
