Best 2 Peanut Butter Eyeballs Recipes

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Calling all Halloween enthusiasts and dessert lovers! Get ready to sink your teeth into the spooktacular Peanut Butter Eyeballs, a delightful treat that's sure to be the star of your Halloween party. These creepy yet captivating cookies are not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors.

Crafted with a combination of peanut butter, oats, and a touch of cocoa, these cookies deliver a delectable balance of sweet and savory notes. The peanut butter filling, peeking out from the center of each eyeball, adds a rich and creamy texture that perfectly complements the chewy cookie base. But that's not all; the recipe also includes variations that take the eerie experience to the next level.

For those who prefer a classic Halloween touch, the original Peanut Butter Eyeballs recipe promises a spooky delight. If you're craving something a bit more decadent, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Eyeballs are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with their luscious chocolate coating. And for those who love experimenting with flavors, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Eyeballs bring a unique twist with a tangy jelly filling.

No matter which variation you choose, these Peanut Butter Eyeballs are guaranteed to be a hit at your Halloween gathering. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds screaming for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BLOODSHOT PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS



Bloodshot Peanut Butter Eyeballs image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h56m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25-ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix
1 1/3 cups chocolate milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 (3.4-ounce) box instant butterscotch pudding
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 (12-ounce) container ready-to-spread dark chocolate frosting (recommended: Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe)
Red gel frosting
Plastic eyeballs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-capacity) muffin pans with cupcake papers; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a hand held electric mixer to beat together cake mix, chocolate milk, oil, and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape sides of bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 minute more on medium speed.
  • Use a ladle to fill each lined cupcake cup 2/3 full. Use oven mitts to place cupcakes in preheated oven and bake for 21 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean with no wet batter.
  • Use oven mitts to remove from oven and let cool completely before filling and frosting, about 30 minutes.
  • For filling combine pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter in a bowl. Whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a medium plain tip. Fill cupcakes by inserting tip into tops of cupcakes and squeezing a couple of tablespoons of filling into each. Spread 2 tablespoons frosting on each cupcake top.
  • Using red gel frosting, draw squiggly lines on the frosted cupcakes so that they look like veins. Place a plastic eyeball in the center of each cupcake.

PEANUT BUTTER EYEBALLS



Peanut Butter Eyeballs image

Peanut Butter Eyeballs are a holiday variation of a popular candy called Buckeyes. These nutty treats are dunked white chocolate and then decorated to look like bloodshot eyes. Don't be afraid to get creative with your decorating. A platter of different colored eyeballs would look splendidly scary at a Halloween party. Taken from www.food.about.com

Provided by my kids mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, chopped
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces white candy coating
1 (8 ounce) bag M&M's plain chocolate candy
red decorating frosting

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a large mixer, blend peanut butter and butter until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla to peanut butter mixture and continue beating until it looks smooth.
  • Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out balls of peanut butter and roll between your palms to get them as round as possible. Place on the cookie sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place the white chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir thoroughly until it is smooth.
  • Dip the peanut butter balls into the white chocolate coating. You can use two forks to balance the candy on, or just grasp it in your fingers and roll it around until it is covered completely. Return it to the cookie sheet and proceed to dip the rest of the peanut butter balls.
  • While the chocolate is still wet, press an M&M candy in the center for the iris.
  • Return the eyes to the refrigerator to harden.
  • Once the eyeballs are firm, you can use the red decorator frosting to make squiggly blood vessels.
  • Variation: Another option is to take a few drops of red candy coloring and drop them into the melted white chocolate. Use a fork to mix the chocolate around a bit, but don't stir too much: you want blood-red swirls, not pink chocolate! You can then dip your candies straight into your bloody mixture and skip step #9.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will make the eyeballs smoother and easier to work with.
  • Chill the peanut butter before shaping it. This will help it hold its shape better.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to shape the eyeballs. This will help you get uniform-sized eyeballs.
  • Roll the eyeballs in powdered sugar. This will help them look more realistic.
  • Use edible markers to draw the veins on the eyeballs. This will add a spooky touch.
  • Store the eyeballs in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve them. This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter eyeballs are a fun and easy Halloween treat that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be decorated in a variety of ways. So get creative and have fun making these spooky treats!

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