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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. + standing YIELD: 40 pieces.

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

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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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