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Easy Edible Eyeballs Recipe

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Description

If you are looking for a fun and spooky treat to make for Halloween or a themed party, edible eyeballs are perfect! These bite-sized treats are easy to make and will impress your guests. They are also a great way to get creative with your food and have some fun in the kitchen.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cook time for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 package of Oreo cookies
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Black gel icing
  • Green M&Ms or other small green candies

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag
  • Sharp knife

Method

  1. Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they are finely ground.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth.
  3. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the crushed Oreo cookies.
  5. Divide the mixture in half and add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and a few drops of blue food coloring to the other half. Mix until the colors are evenly distributed.
  6. Wrap each half of the mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
  7. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and form into small balls, about the size of a marble.
  8. Using a sharp knife, make a small indentation in the center of each ball.
  9. Place a green M&M or other small green candy in the indentation.
  10. Using a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small hole cut in the corner, pipe a small amount of black gel icing onto each ball to create the pupil and iris of the eye.
  11. Refrigerate the eyeballs until ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make more eyeballs. You can also experiment with different colors and decorations to make your edible eyeballs unique.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of this recipe (about 2 eyeballs) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 125mg

Recipes FAQ

Can I use a different type of cookie?

Yes, you can use any type of cookie that you like. Chocolate cookies or graham crackers would work well too.

Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel food coloring?

Yes, you can use regular food coloring, but the colors may not be as vibrant.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can make these up to a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with a small hole cut in the corner to pipe the black gel icing.
  • Make sure to refrigerate the mixture before forming into balls so that it is easier to work with.
  • If you don't have green M&Ms or other small green candies, you can use a small piece of green fruit leather or green fondant to create the "iris" of the eye.

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