Butterfinger "Eyeballs"
Wax paper
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not all-natural)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1 NESTL� BUTTERFINGER Candy Bar
2 cups NESTL� TOLL HOUSE Premier White Morsels
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 pkg. NESTL� BUTTERFINGER BB'S Candies
1 small tube red decorator icing
Wooden pick or skewer for dipping
Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper.
Beat peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat
in powdered sugar until mixture holds together and is moistened.
Stir in chopped Butterfinger. Shape into 1-inch "eyeballs." Place on
prepared baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour.
Melt morsels and shortening in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl
on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute 30 seconds; STIR. Morsels
may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at
additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.
Remove one baking sheet of frozen "eyeballs" from freezer (keep
other sheet in freezer until ready to use).
Dip one "eyeball" into melted morsel mixture using a wooden pick or
skewer. Shake off excess and return to baking sheet. Gently press 1
Butterfinger BB on top of "eyeball" to make a "pupil." Repeat
procedure with remaining "eyeballs" on baking sheet. Refrigerate
until coating is set. Repeat with remaining sheet of "eyeballs" and
coating. You may find it necessary to reheat morsel mixture before
dipping second batch. Before serving, pipe decorator icing around
eyeballs to create bloodshot markings. Store in covered container in
refrigerator. Best served cold. |