Best 2 Halloween Butterfinger Eyes Recipes
Halloween is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about spooky treats. If you're looking for fun and easy recipe that will be a hit with kids and adults alike, look no further. These Halloween butterfinger eyes are the perfect treat for your Halloween party or gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious and festive treats that will be sure to impress your guests. So grab your apron and get ready to make some Halloween butterfinger eyes!
Let's cook with our recipes!
SCARY EYEBALLS
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 40 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts :
HALLOWEEN BUTTERFINGER EYES
Ahhhhh! Scary! These are so fun for a Halloween party, children and adults both devour them. They are different than the usual recipe because you add Butterfinger candy bars for a nice crunch!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Candy
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 eyeball, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl stir together peanut butter and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until combined.
- Stir in Butterfinger candy.
- Shape into 1-inch balls; place on waxed paper.
- Freeze about 45 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or get a med sauce pan filled 1/4 of the way with water and heat until simmering and place a large glass or stainless steel bowl over top and turn heat off -if water is boiling it will scorch chocolate.
- Add chocolate to bowl, stir constantly until melted and smooth, if you want the coating thinner add a Tbs shortening until desired thickness is reached.
- Dip balls, one at a time, into coating. Let excess coating drip off
- Place on waxed paper, immediately press an M&M onto center of each peanut butter ball (you can also wait to put M&M's on until after set and just use a dot of your piped colored chocolate to adhere)
- Refrigerate until coating is firm.
- Using leftover white chocolate add red food coloring until desired color is reached (you may have to reheat) and place in a ziploc or pastry bag,cut a corner very small, pipe squiggly lines on eyes to make them look blood shot or use red decorating gel.
- Add a dot of black gel or black food colored coating to the center of M&M pieces for pupils.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before using.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- Be patient when dipping the eyes in the chocolate. It takes a few tries to get them right.
- Store the eyes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Halloween Butterfinger Eyes are an easy and fun treat to make for Halloween. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a fun snack. The combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and candy eyes makes them a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love. So get creative and have fun making these spooky treats!
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