Description
Spooky “Peanut Butter Halloween Eyeballs” blend creamy peanut butter treats with playful monster-inspired decoration. Ghoulish guests will devour these wickedly delightful homemade sweets that bring Halloween spirit to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
Supporting Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 (10-ounce) bag white candy melts
- 36 large candy eyes
- 1 (2-ounce) tube red sparkle gel
Instructions
- Whip softened butter, peanut butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and salt into a silky, uniform mixture using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, blending until a cohesive, moldable dough emerges.
- Craft uniform spheres by rolling the mixture into precisely sized orbs, ensuring consistent shape and size.
- Chill the formed spheres in the refrigerator for half an hour to firm up their structure.
- Melt white candy coating using recommended temperature and technique to achieve smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully submerge each chilled peanut butter sphere into the melted coating, using a toothpick for precise dipping and minimal handling.
- Transfer dipped treats onto a wax paper-lined surface, allowing excess coating to drip off.
- Create a vivid, bloodshot effect by applying red sparkle gel in circular patterns across the surface.
- Strategically place candy eyeballs at the center of each gel-decorated sphere, pressing gently to secure.
- Utilize a toothpick to artfully drag the red gel, enhancing the eerie, realistic appearance.
- Allow treats to set completely at room temperature before transferring to a loosely sealed storage container.
Notes
- Precision matters when rolling the peanut butter balls to ensure uniform size and consistent coating.
- Keep ingredients at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier dough formation.
- Chill the balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from falling apart in the melted candy coating.
- For gluten-free option, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially marshmallow creme and candy melts.
- Swap traditional candy eyeballs with dairy-free alternatives for vegan-friendly treat adaptations.
- Use a fork instead of a toothpick for more stable dipping and cleaner chocolate coverage.
- Store in refrigerator to maintain shape and prevent chocolate from melting, especially during warmer seasons.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg