Halloween Bloodshot Eyeballs Candy
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These Halloween Bloodshot Eyeballs Candy will be staring at your party guests, just begging to be eaten. But don’t worry – they’re really yummy peanut butter balls coated in chocolate! They’re sweet, creamy, no-bake and super easy to make.
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No-Bake Halloween Bloodshot Eyes
If you love classic peanut butter balls, you’ll also love this variation for a fun Halloween twist. These Halloween Bloodshot Eyeballs only require a few pantry items and no oven! Creamy peanut butter is blended with butter and powdered for a sweet, smooth filling, dipped in melted chocolate, and then decorated as eyeballs for the final touch. They’re creepy enough for a festive holiday party, but harmless enough if you’ve got guests who frighten easily. Trust me, they’ll be eaten in a flash!
What’s in This Halloween Bloodshot Eyeballs Recipe?
This Halloween peanut butter balls recipe is made with just 5 main ingredients, plus salt, M&Ms, and food gel. (Scroll down to the recipe card below for measurements.)
- Peanut butter – Use commercial creamy peanut butter and avoid natural peanut butter, as it doesn’t have the right consistency.
- Powdered sugar – Sweetens the balls and creates a smooth texture. Avoid granulated sugar or the filling will be gritty.
- Unsalted butter – Softened to room temperature, so it’s easier to blend.
- Vanilla extract – For added flavor.
- Salt – Just a touch to balance out the sweetness.
- White candy melts – You can also use Ghirardelli melting wafers or CandiQuik almond bark. Avoid regular white chocolate chips (see tip below.)
- M&Ms and Red food gel – For decorating the eyeballs for a bloodshot look.
Tips for Success
- Candy Melts vs. Regular Chocolate. I prefer Wilton candy melts, Ghirardelli melting wafers, or CandiQuik almond bark over regular chocolate because of their melting ability and smooth texture. Plus, the balls can sit out at room temperature without softening. If you are using regular chocolate chips, you’ll need to melt them with a bit of coconut oil.
- Keep the Peanut Butter Balls Solid. If the peanut butter balls start to soften too much before dipping in chocolate, place back in the freezer and only work with a few at a time.
Serving Suggestions
The candy coating allows these to sit out on the countertop, saving room in your fridge, but make sure they’re kept away from any heat or moisture. To make your Halloween party complete, serve it with more Halloween treats like our Halloween Poke Cake, Ghost Meringue Cookies, Monster Munch, and fizzy Witches Brew Punch!
Proper Storage
- Countertop. Because of the candy melt coating, these can be stored, covered, at room temperature for a few days. Keep them away from sun, heat, moisture, and humidity.
- Fridge. Store in an airtight container and they should last for 5-7 days.
- Freezer. These also freeze well. Once the chocolate has hardened completely, transfer to a freezer-safe storage container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.
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Halloween Bloodshot Eyes Candy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, (or almond butter almond)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, , softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 10 ounces white candy melts
- 24 brown M&Ms
- red food gel
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until thoroughly combined. (The mixture should come together when pressed between two fingers and not crumble.)
- Using a 1-inch sized cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls (dough will be sticky); place on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt candy melts according to package directions until completely smooth.
- Dip balls in the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place on the baking sheet; immediately press an M&M onto the top of each eyeball. Place back in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until set.
- Add red food gel to the melted chocolate remaining in the bowl; mix to combine, starting with a couple drops and adding more to get the color red you want. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner and pipe wavy lines downward from the M&Ms.
- Place back in the freezer for 5 more minutes to set completely.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Made these last year and making them again this year – so easy and fun. Creepy enough for a Halloween party but tame enough for kids who are squeamish.
Amy these are so darn cute!! I just emailed my mother in law so that she can make them for her halloween party this year. I love it!!