Peanut butter eyeballs are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or any other spooky occasion. They're easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover peanut butter. These creepy treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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BLOODSHOT PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-capacity) muffin pans with cupcake papers; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand held electric mixer to beat together cake mix, chocolate milk, oil, and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape sides of bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 minute more on medium speed.
- Use a ladle to fill each lined cupcake cup 2/3 full. Use oven mitts to place cupcakes in preheated oven and bake for 21 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean with no wet batter.
- Use oven mitts to remove from oven and let cool completely before filling and frosting, about 30 minutes.
- For filling combine pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter in a bowl. Whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a medium plain tip. Fill cupcakes by inserting tip into tops of cupcakes and squeezing a couple of tablespoons of filling into each. Spread 2 tablespoons frosting on each cupcake top.
- Using red gel frosting, draw squiggly lines on the frosted cupcakes so that they look like veins. Place a plastic eyeball in the center of each cupcake.
PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS
Peanut Butter Eyeballs are a holiday variation of a popular candy called Buckeyes. These nutty treats are dunked white chocolate and then decorated to look like bloodshot eyes. Don't be afraid to get creative with your decorating. A platter of different colored eyeballs would look splendidly scary at a Halloween party. Taken from www.food.about.com
Provided by my kids mom
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In the bowl of a large mixer, blend peanut butter and butter until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla to peanut butter mixture and continue beating until it looks smooth.
- Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
- Using a spoon, scoop out balls of peanut butter and roll between your palms to get them as round as possible. Place on the cookie sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the white chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir thoroughly until it is smooth.
- Dip the peanut butter balls into the white chocolate coating. You can use two forks to balance the candy on, or just grasp it in your fingers and roll it around until it is covered completely. Return it to the cookie sheet and proceed to dip the rest of the peanut butter balls.
- While the chocolate is still wet, press an M&M candy in the center for the iris.
- Return the eyes to the refrigerator to harden.
- Once the eyeballs are firm, you can use the red decorator frosting to make squiggly blood vessels.
- Variation: Another option is to take a few drops of red candy coloring and drop them into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork to mix the chocolate around a bit, but don't stir too much: you want blood-red swirls, not pink chocolate! You can then dip your candies straight into your bloody mixture and skip step #9.
Tips:
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture. Natural peanut butter can be used, but it may be more difficult to work with.
- Chill the peanut butter mixture before forming the eyeballs. This will help them hold their shape better.
- Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the peanut butter mixture. This will help you create evenly sized eyeballs.
- Roll the peanut butter balls in melted chocolate chips. This will give them a glossy finish and help them look more like eyeballs.
- Add candy sprinkles or edible glitter to the eyeballs for decoration. This will make them look even more festive.
- Serve the eyeballs immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter eyeballs are a fun and easy Halloween treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these spooky treats that are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party. So, get creative and have fun making your own peanut butter eyeballs!
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