BLOODSHOT EYEBALLS RECIPE

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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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

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® Brand Chocolate Candies .samsclubAD {background: #fff !important;} X Put the mmm in your holidays Got chocolate? M&Ms® are the perfect go-to treat for party snacks and decorating desserts. Learn More
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.
  • Yield: 2 dozen.
  • Originally published as Bloodshot Eyeballs in Taste of Home Halloween Food & Fun
  • Annual 2006, p79
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 each) equals 139 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 42 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
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