Frightening Fingers

Halloween Eyeball Appetizer

Green-Eyed Monster

Eyes On You

Crazy Halloween Blondies

Scary Hairy Caramel Apples

Home Dishes & Beverages Candy Chocolate Candy

Scary Eyeballs

Name: Scary Eyeballs
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 40 pieces.
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; 40 milk chocolate M&M's, assorted colors; Red decorating gel

9 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 50 min. + standing

Makes

40 pieces

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best part! —Shannon Blatchley, Ludlow, Massachusetts

Scary Eyeballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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
40 milk chocolate M&M's, assorted colors
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.

Scary Eyeballs

Ingredients

Directions

More from Taste of Home