Bloodshot eyeballs is a party guests will be surprised to find that these aren’t eyeballs at all they’re peanut butter balls!
Ingredients
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 pound white candy coating
24 brown Reese’s pieces or milk
chocolate M&M’s
1 tablespoon water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
Method
1 In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter and butter. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm.
2 In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating and place on waxed paper. Immediately press a candy onto the top of each eyeball for pupil. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set.
3 In a small bowl, combine the water, food coloring and remaining confectioners’ sugar.
4 Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe wavy lines downward from pupil, creating the look of bloodshot eyes.
5 Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
4 Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe wavy lines downward from pupil, creating the look of bloodshot eyes.
5 Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
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