
Create a memorable Halloween with this
fun recipe for Butterfinger® Eyeballs. With the delicious
taste of creamy peanut butter dipped in melted, white morsels,
as well as Goober® candy 'pupils' and gooey red 'bloodshot'
markings, these tricky treats create an eye-popping experience
for all to enjoy.
Butterfinger
"Eyeballs"
- Wax paper
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (2.1-ounce) NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Candy Bar, finely chopped
2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Premier White Morsels
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1/4 cup (1.38-ounce) package NESTLÉ GOOBERS Milk Chocolate-Covered
Peanuts
1 small tube red decorator icing
Wooden pick or skewer for dipping
- Line 2 baking sheets with
wax paper.
- Beat peanut butter and
butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar
until mixture holds together and is moistened. Stir in chopped
Butterfinger. Shape into 1-inch "eyeballs." Place on
prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt morsels and shortening
in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%)
power for 1 minute 30 seconds; STIR. Morsels may retain some
of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional
10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Remove
one baking sheet of frozen "eyeballs" from freezer
(keep other sheet in freezer until ready to use).
- Dip one "eyeball"
into melted morsel mixture using a wooden pick or skewer. Shake
off excess and return to baking sheet. Gently press 1 Goober
on top of "eyeball" to make a "pupil." Repeat
procedure with remaining "eyeballs" on baking sheet.
Refigerate until coating is set. Repeat with remaining sheet
of "eyeballs" and coating. You may find it necessary
to reheat morsel mixture before dipping second batch. Before
serving, pipe decorator icing around eyeballs to create bloodshot
markings. Store in covered container in refrigerator. Best served
cold.
Makes 33 "eyeballs".
Preparation - 45 min |
Cooking - 2 min | Cooling Time - 1 hrs freezing
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