Halloween Peanut
Butter Eyeballs
1/2 C. peanut butter
3 T. butter, softened
1 C. sifted powdered sugar
4 oz. vanilla-flavored candy coating
20 candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
Red and black decorator gel icing
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 or until dry.
In a small saucepan 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 a candy-coated chocolate piece 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. Makes about 20 eyeballs.
Make-Ahead Tip:
Prepare as directed except do not decorate with gel icing. Cover loosely with
foil. Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Add decorator gel icing just
before serving.