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Scary Eyeballs

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

In a small mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and vanilla.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover
and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. In a microwave-safe bowl,

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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Scary Eyeballs cont.

melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut
butter balls into coating; 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.