Crunchy Doughnut Eyeballs

1. 1

   Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.

2. 2

   Cut 1/8-inch-thick slices from 2 opposite sides of each doughnut hole.

3. 3

   Melt white morsels and vegetable shortening in top of double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in microwave.

4. 4

   Working with one doughnut hole at a time, use a fork to dip into melted morsels mixture to coat.

5. 5

   Lift coated doughnut holes from coating, shaking excess melted morsels mixture back into bowl.

6. 6

   Place coated doughnut holes, one cut-side down, on prepared cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Place jellied candies on top of doughnuts.

8. 8

   Dab chocolate candies with some of remaining melted morsels mixture and press onto jellied candies.

9. 9

   Chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes or until coating is set.

10. 10

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of remaining melted morsels mixture and 2 drops of red food coloring.

11. 11

    Using toothpick, paint colored morsels mixture onto doughnut eyeballs to resemble scary veins.

12. 12

    Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.