Recipe

Frankenstein Eyeballs

Great party pleasures for Halloween or omit the blood-shot decoration and serve as a tasty snack, anytime.

Details

Prep Time: 40 minutes.
Stand Time: 59 minutes.
Ready in 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Yields 48 balls
Serves:

INGREDIENTS

2 c. finely crushed chocolate cookies
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
3/4 c. California raisins
1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 jar (9 ounces) maraschino cherries
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 c. white vanilla chips
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Assorted decorator gel icings, e.g. red, green and black

PROCEDURE

In a large bowl, combine crumbs, walnuts, raisins and powdered sugar; mix well. Drain cherries, reserving liquid. Cut cherries in half and set aside. Measure 1/3 cup cherry liquid and add with syrup to dry mixture; mix well to form a stiff dough. Shape into 1-inch balls with a cherry half in center of each. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate 1 hour to set.

In small, microwave-safe bowl, combine chips and oil. Microwave on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until melted, stirring once. Dip balls into melted chips; set aside on waxed paper until set. Decorate with icings to look like blood-shot eyes, or as desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 130(35% from fat); Total Fat 5g (sat 2g, mono 1g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 2g; Carbohydrates 20g; Fiber 0.5g; Iron 0.5mg; Sodium 90mg; Calcium 29.5mg