Butterfinger Eyeballs

By melanieroe

A truffle-like Butterfinger spiked peanut butter ball dressed for Halloween

Servings: 50

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2 Butterfinger candy bars, finely chopped
• 3 cups white chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons trans-fat free shortening (I use Spectrum Organic)
• Reese's pieces candy and red decorating gel to embellish the peanut butter balls

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter until thoroughly combined. Add confectioners' sugar and mix until combined - it will be a bit dry at first, but it will come together. Stir in chopped Butterfingers. Shape the dough into 1" round balls and place on parchment lined baking sheets. Place in the freezer to chill for at least 1 hour.

Place white chocolate and shortening in a small heat-proof bowl - set over a small pot of simmering water and stir often. Remove the pot and bowl from the heat when the chocolate is almost smooth, then gently keep stirring until the chocolate finishes melting.

Working with just a few peanut butter balls at a time, place a toothpick in the center of each ball and dip into the melted chocolate - shake off excess and place back on a parchment lined baking sheet. Gently press 1 Reese's pieces candy on top to create a pupil. Repeat procedure with remaining peanut butter balls. Place in the refrigerator and chill until set. Use the red decorating gel to create the bloodshot markings.