BLOODSHOT EYEBALLS

Bloodshot Eyeballs image

Your party guests will be pleasantly surprised to find that these aren't eyeballs at all-they're yummy peanut butter balls! Little ghouls will find them fun to eat. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
24 brown Reese's pieces or milk chocolate M&M's
1 tablespoon water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and butter. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt white candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately press a Reese's candy onto the top of each eyeball for pupil. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set. , In a small bowl, combine the water, food coloring and remaining confectioners' sugar. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe wavy lines downward from pupil, creating the look of bloodshot eyes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.