Creepy Crunchy Butterfinger Eyeballs
Get ready to impress your guests with these irresistibly spooky Creepy Crunchy Butterfinger Eyeballs! Perfect for Halloween parties, these fun treats combine creamy peanut butter with the delightful crunch of Butterfinger candy bars, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Each eyeball is topped with a colorful M&M, making them look eerily lifelike. Whether you're hosting a ghoulish gathering or just want to indulge your sweet tooth, these creepy candies are sure to be a hit among both kids and adults alike!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Creamy Peanut Butter
1 cup (none)
Butter, softened
6 tablespoons (softened)
Powdered Sugar
2 cups (sifted)
Butterfinger bars
2 1/8 ounces (finely chopped)
White chocolate or Vanilla candy coating
12 ounces (none)
M&M's plain chocolate candy
40 pieces (none)
Red food coloring or decorating gel
to taste (none)
Black food coloring or decorating gel
to taste (none)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until well combined.
3
Fold in the finely chopped Butterfinger bars, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
4
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them onto a sheet of waxed paper.
5
Place the balls in the freezer for about 45 minutes to firm up.
6
In the meantime, melt the white chocolate (or vanilla candy coating) using a double boiler method: fill a medium saucepan with 1/4 of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Place a large glass or stainless steel bowl on top and add the chocolate. Stir constantly until melted and smooth; add a tablespoon of shortening if a thinner coating is desired.
7
Once the peanut butter balls are firm, dip each one into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess coating to drip off.
8
Return the dipped eyeballs to the waxed paper and immediately press an M&M onto the center of each ball. Alternatively, you can wait for the chocolate to set and use a dot of piped colored chocolate to adhere the M&M.
9
Place the coated eyeballs in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.
10
Using the leftover melted white chocolate, mix in red food coloring until you reach the desired shade. Transfer to a ziplock bag, cut a small corner, and pipe squiggly lines on the eyeballs to create a bloodshot effect. You can also use red decorating gel for this step.
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Finally, add a small dot of black gel or colored coating to the center of each M&M to create pupils.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creepy Crunchy Butterfinger Eyeballs?
They are a spooky Halloween treat made from a peanut butter and Butterfinger center, coated in white chocolate and decorated to look like lifelike bloodshot eyeballs.
What type of peanut butter is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of creamy peanut butter to ensure a smooth texture for the filling.
How should the butter be prepared?
You should use 6 tablespoons of butter that has been softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
Should the powdered sugar be sifted?
Yes, for the best results, the 2 cups of powdered sugar should be sifted to prevent lumps in the peanut butter mixture.
How many Butterfinger bars do I need?
You will need approximately 2 1/8 ounces of Butterfinger bars.
How do I prepare the Butterfinger bars?
The Butterfinger bars should be finely chopped before being folded into the peanut butter mixture.
What can I use for the white coating?
You can use either 12 ounces of white chocolate or vanilla candy coating.
What size should I roll the balls into?
The peanut butter mixture should be shaped into 1-inch balls.
Do I need to freeze the peanut butter balls?
Yes, place the balls in the freezer for about 45 minutes to firm them up before dipping them in chocolate.
What is the best way to melt the white chocolate?
Use a double boiler method by placing a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth.
How can I make the chocolate coating thinner?
If you desire a thinner coating, you can add a tablespoon of shortening to the melted chocolate.
What serves as the iris of the eyeball?
A plain chocolate M&M is pressed into the center of the dipped ball to act as the iris.
How do I create the bloodshot look?
Mix red food coloring into the leftover white chocolate and pipe squiggly lines onto the eyeballs, or use red decorating gel.
How do I make the pupils?
Add a small dot of black gel or black colored coating to the center of each M&M.
How long should the chocolate set?
Place the coated eyeballs in the refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.
Can I use a ziplock bag for decorating?
Yes, you can transfer colored chocolate to a ziplock bag and cut off a small corner to pipe the red lines.
How many pieces of M&Ms are needed?
The recipe suggests having about 40 M&M pieces ready.
What surface should I place the balls on?
Place the balls onto a sheet of waxed paper to prevent sticking.
What if the M&Ms won't stick?
If the chocolate has already set, you can use a small dot of piped colored chocolate to adhere the M&M to the eyeball.
Is this recipe good for parties?
Absolutely, these are described as perfect for Halloween parties and ghoulish gatherings.
What is the texture of the center?
The center is creamy from the peanut butter but has a delightful crunch from the chopped Butterfinger bars.
Can children help make these?
Yes, kids will enjoy rolling the balls and decorating the eyeballs with M&Ms and gel.
Do I need a special bowl for the double boiler?
A large glass or stainless steel bowl that fits over your saucepan will work perfectly.
What happens if I don't freeze the balls first?
If not frozen, the peanut butter balls may fall apart or melt when dipped into the warm chocolate.
Can I use red decorating gel instead of chocolate?
Yes, red decorating gel is a great alternative for creating the bloodshot veins.
How much red food coloring should I use?
Add it to taste (or sight) until you reach your desired shade of blood-red.
How should I mix the initial peanut butter and butter?
Mix them in a large mixing bowl until the combination is completely smooth and creamy.
What type of M&Ms are used?
The recipe specifies using plain chocolate M&Ms.
Is this a dessert or a candy?
It is categorized as both a candy and a dessert treat.
How do I remove excess chocolate after dipping?
After dipping the ball, simply allow any excess coating to drip back into the bowl before placing it on the waxed paper.