Description
Spooky halloween bloodshot eyeballs candy delights horror movie fans with ghoulish treats. Creamy white chocolate and red icing create eerily realistic edible eyeballs perfect for seasonal parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Base:
- 20 large marshmallows
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate or candy melts
Decoration Elements:
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel
- 20 mini chocolate chips or black candies
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or edible adhesive
Instructions
- Gently liquify white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds to prevent scorching.
- Completely immerse each marshmallow into the melted white coating, using a fork to lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Position dipped marshmallows on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
- With precision, use vibrant red food coloring gel to meticulously draw intricate, web-like veins across the white surface, creating a realistic bloodshot appearance.
- Select miniature chocolate chips or dark round candies to represent pupils, carefully positioning them at the marshmallow’s center.
- Apply a minuscule drop of corn syrup or edible adhesive to secure the pupils firmly in place.
- Return the decorated eyeballs to the refrigerator for an additional 5 minutes to ensure everything sets perfectly.
- Display on a festive Halloween platter and serve chilled for maximum spine-chilling effect.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is smoothly melted at low heat to prevent burning or seizing, creating a perfect glossy coating for marshmallows.
- Use a toothpick or dipping tool for precise marshmallow coating, allowing excess chocolate to drip off for an even, thin layer.
- Create realistic bloodshot effect by carefully drawing thin, slightly jagged red lines with food coloring gel, mimicking realistic eye veins.
- For dietary variations, substitute marshmallows with vegan marshmallows or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the spooky Halloween theme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg