Homemade Edible Googly Eyes

Make your Halloween treats come alive with these easy, edible googly eyes!

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These homemade edible googly eyes are perfect for adding a fun, spooky touch to your Halloween desserts. Made from a simple icing with meringue powder and confectioners’ sugar, they require a short piping session and an overnight drying period. Once set, they can be used to decorate cookies, cupcakes, or any treat that needs a wide-eyed stare.

Directions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk or paddle attachment, start by mixing together 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 teaspoons meringue powder, and 3 tablespoons of water.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches a consistency that is not too thick or too thin.

Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whisk for 2 to 4 minutes, until soft, glossy peaks form.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. The icing should be thick enough to hold its shape but fluid enough to pipe into smooth, round dots.

Pipe small white dots onto the lined sheet to form the eyeballs. Let them dry completely before adding the pupils.

Stir black food coloring into a small portion of the remaining icing to make the pupils. Pipe a tiny black dot onto each white eye.

Allow the googly eyes to dry for at least 12 hours before using them on any treats.