1 c. butter
1 c. light brown sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour

FOR DECORATIONS:

Peanut halves
Raisins
3 inch licorice laces

Bake 325 degrees.

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and extracts. Beat in flour. Dough will be stiff. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Shape round dough in 1 1/4 inch balls. Taper each ball at 1 end into a tear drop shape. Press 1 side flat. Place flat side down 2 inches apart on ungreased sheet. Press in sides of ball to raise backs of mice. Gently push 2 peanut halves in each for ears and 2 pieces of raisins for eyes. Poke a hole with a toothpick 1 inch deep. Bake 9- 12 minutes. Remove to rack and quickly insert licorice tails. Cool completely.