Perky Olive Penguins

Directions

1. 1
   Cut a slit from the top to the bottom of 12 jumbo olives; set aside.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, combine the next six ingredients; mix well.
3. 3
   Fill a small heavy-duty plastic bag with cream cheese mixture.
4. 4
   Cut a small hole in the corner of the plastic bag; carefully pipe mixture into jumbo olives.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Cut a small triangle out of each carrot slice; press triangles into small olives for a beak.
7. 7
   On each notched carrot slice, position a jumbo olive so the white chest is lined up with the notch for the feet.
8. 8
   Place the small olive, hole side down, over the jumbo olive so the beak, chest and feet are aligned.
9. 9
   Carefully insert a toothpick through the top of the head into the body and carrot base.
10. 10
    Wrap a pimento around the neck for a scarf.