Description
These Halloween Eyeballs are a fun and spooky treat made with a creamy peanut butter and marshmallow filling, coated in white candy melts, and decorated with candy eyes and red gel to create a realistic eyeball effect. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive snacks, they combine sweet and creamy flavors with a playful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup marshmallow creme
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of table salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Coating and Decoration
- 1 – 10 ounce bag white candy melting wafers
- 1 – 2 ounce tube red sparkle gel
- 35 large candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar into the mixture, mixing continuously until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the dough into 36 even balls. Place them on a wax paper-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Candy Wafers: Melt the white candy melting wafers according to the package directions until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip the Peanut Butter Balls: Using a toothpick, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted white chocolate coating until fully covered, then place on a wax paper-lined tray. Cover the toothpick hole with additional melted white chocolate to seal. Let them set until firm.
- Decorate the Eyeballs: Apply a circle of red sparkle gel on the top of each coated ball. Immediately place a candy eyeball on top and gently press down to adhere.
- Create the Veins: Use a toothpick to drag the red gel down the sides of each eyeball to mimic blood vessels. Allow the gel to set completely.
- Store the Eyeballs: Once set, store the Halloween eyeballs in a loosely sealed container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the peanut butter balls until firm before dipping to prevent melting or distortion.
- You can use gel food coloring instead of red sparkle gel if unavailable, but the sparkle gel adds a realistic shine.
- These treats should be stored in a cool place to prevent the white candy coating from melting.
- If you want larger or smaller eyeballs, adjust the amount of dough rolled accordingly, but keep in mind the coating and candy eyes sizing.
- Use a wax paper-lined tray to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
