Scary Eye Ball Cookies

By Bean4bella

These treats are yummy peanut butter ball candies, dipped into white chocolate with M&M eyes and red gel to make the eyes look scary and bloodshot.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 20 blue milk chocolate M&M's
• 20 brown milk chocolate M&M's
• Red decorating gel

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners’sugar. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls into coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper.

Place M’s, plain side up, on top. Let stand until set. Use red gel to create “bloodshot” eyes.