20 oz. Maraschino cherries with stems
Hershey Kisses
semi-sweet chocolate chips
sliced almonds
decorating gel

Drain cherries well; carefully pat dry without removing stems. Put chocolate chips in microwaveable bowl and melt chips according to package instructions. Set up a work area with cherries, melted chips, unwrapped Hershey Kisses, and almonds. Dip cherry into chocolate, covering cherry completely. Quickly stick the flat end of the Hershey Kiss onto the chocolate covered cherry. Place two almond slices between the Hershey Kiss and the cherry to make the ears. Use the decorating gel to make eyes and nose on the Hershey Kiss.