DRACULA'S EYES

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I got this recipe out of a Better Homes and Gardens magazine many years ago. Always a hit with the kids or when we take them to Halloween gatherings or work. Cook time is drying time for the peanut butter balls/melting time for the candy coating

Provided by jegrn

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 20 Eyes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
20 M&M's plain chocolate candy
4 ounces vanilla candy coating
red decorating gel
black decorating gel

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl stir together peanut butter and butter.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until combined.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper.
  • Let stand about 20 minutes until dry.
  • In a small sauce pan melt candy coating over low heat.
  • Dip balls, one at a time, into coating.
  • Let excess coating drip off peanut butter balls.
  • Place on waxed paper.
  • Immediately press an M&M into center of each peanut butter ball.
  • Let stand until coating is firm.
  • Add a dot of black gel to the center of candy pieces for pupils.
  • Drizzle red gel onto balls for bloodshot eyes.

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