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Scary Eyeballs

Scary Eyeballs
Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats from Shannon Blatchley of Ludlow, Massachusetts. They'll love the peanut butter flavor, too!
40 ServingsPrep: 50 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 20 blue milk chocolate M&M's
  • 20 brown milk chocolate M&M's
  • Red decorating gel

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until light and
  • fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30
  • minutes.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir
  • until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls into coating; allow excess to
  • drip off. Place on waxed paper. Place M&M's, plain side up, on top.
  • Let stand until set. Use red gel to create "bloodshot" eyes. Yield:
  • 40 pieces.
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