Spooky Eyeball Delights
Get ready for a frightfully fun treat with these Spooky Eyeball Delights! Perfect for Halloween parties or any spooky celebration, these cookies feature a delightful peanut butter cup at their core, surrounded by a soft sugar cookie. The addition of vibrant red food coloring creates ghastly 'veins' that will make these desserts a hit among kids and adults alike. Bake a batch to impress your guests and make your festivities unforgettable!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons (none)
refrigerated sugar cookie dough
0.5 (18 ounce) package (none)
miniature peanut butter cups
12 (unwrapped)
red food coloring
a few drops (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by leaving it ungreased.
2
In a mixing bowl, knead the all-purpose flour into the refrigerated sugar cookie dough until evenly blended and smooth.
3
Scoop out 1/4 teaspoon of the dough and roll it into 12 small balls to use later; set these aside.
4
Form the rest of the dough into a 12-inch log, then cut it into twelve 1-inch pieces.
5
Place each piece cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
6
Using your thumb, make a deep indentation in the center of each piece, creating space to hold a peanut butter cup. Gently press the peanut butter cup into each indentation.
7
Roll the surrounding dough up and around the sides of the peanut butter cup, encasing it within the cookie.
8
Take the small balls of dough you set aside earlier and place one in the center of each cookie, on top of the peanut butter cup.
9
With a toothpick, dip into the red food coloring and draw vein-like patterns from the center of each cookie to the edges to achieve a spooky look.
10
Refrigerate the cookies for 15 minutes to firm the dough before baking.
11
Once chilled, bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until they are pale golden around the edges.
12
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooky Eyeball Delights?
Spooky Eyeball Delights are Halloween-themed cookies that feature a peanut butter cup core inside a sugar cookie shell, decorated with red food coloring veins.
What is the main theme of this recipe?
The recipe is designed as a frightfully fun treat for Halloween parties or spooky celebrations.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 4 main ingredients: all-purpose flour, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, miniature peanut butter cups, and red food coloring.
What kind of cookie dough is used?
The recipe calls for half of an 18-ounce package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough.
How many peanut butter cups do I need?
You will need 12 miniature peanut butter cups, which should be unwrapped.
What is the purpose of the all-purpose flour?
The flour is kneaded into the refrigerated cookie dough to make it smoother and easier to handle.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Do I need to grease the baking sheet?
No, the instructions specify using an ungreased large baking sheet.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 individual cookies.
How do I form the cookie base?
Form the dough into a 12-inch log and then cut it into twelve 1-inch pieces.
How do I add the peanut butter cup?
Make a deep indentation in the center of each dough piece using your thumb and press a peanut butter cup into it.
How do I encase the peanut butter cup?
Roll the surrounding dough up and around the sides of the peanut butter cup to hide it inside the cookie.
How do I create the eyeball pupil?
Roll 1/4 teaspoon of dough into a small ball and place it in the center on top of the peanut butter cup.
How do I create the red vein effect?
Dip a toothpick into red food coloring and draw vein-like patterns from the center to the edges.
Why should I refrigerate the cookies before baking?
Chilling the dough for 15 minutes helps it firm up so the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
How long should the cookies bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 12 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they appear pale golden around the edges.
What should I do after removing the cookies from the oven?
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before you serve them.
Are these cookies suitable for kids?
Yes, they are designed to be a fun and engaging treat for both kids and adults.
What are the primary flavors in this recipe?
The recipe combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with the rich peanut butter and chocolate flavor of the candy center.
What tools are needed for the decoration?
You will need a toothpick to apply the red food coloring for the veins.
What is the preparation for the peanut butter cups?
The miniature peanut butter cups simply need to be unwrapped before assembly.
Is there any nutritional information available?
Specific nutritional values like calories and fat are not provided in this recipe data.
Can I use this recipe for a holiday event?
Yes, it is specifically tagged for Halloween and holiday treats.
How do I make the small dough balls?
Scoop out 1/4 teaspoon of the dough and roll it into 12 small balls to set aside for the center decoration.
How should the dough look after kneading?
After kneading in the flour, the dough should be evenly blended and smooth.
What size log should the dough be?
The dough should be formed into a 12-inch log.
Is this a good recipe for beginners?
Yes, the instructions are straightforward and use pre-made dough, making it easy for beginners.
Can I substitute the red food coloring?
While red food coloring is recommended for the 'spooky' look, you could use other colors for different themes.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.