Bite-Size Eyeballs for Halloween

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place butter, 1 cup water, and ½ tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add flour and stir vigorously until mixture comes together and looks smooth and shiny, about 1 minute. Continue stirring for 1 minute, then transfer mixture to a large bowl and let sit until no longer hot to the touch, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat, using a wooden spoon, until mixture comes back together and is smooth. Add ¼ tsp pepper and cheese.

Step 4

Using a 1-Tbsp cookie scoop, drop small balls 2 in. apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the pans top to bottom and front to back. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking until light golden brown and set, 12 to 17 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 5

To make eyeballs, use cream cheese as glue to place slices of cucumber and olives on top of each puff. Squeeze sriracha or ketchup into lines around the sides.