Lovely Ladybugs

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the peanut butter, butter, and confectioners' sugar together until well blended.
2. 2
   Roll the mixture into about 30 (1-inch) balls.
3. 3
   Place the balls on waxed paper and gently flatten their bottoms.
4. 4
   Slice the jelly beans in half and push one half into each ball to make the ladybug's head.
5. 5
   Melt the red candy chips according to the package directions.
6. 6
   Spoon the melted candy over each ball.
7. 7
   If you need to, use a toothpick to evenly distribute the candy coating.
8. 8
   After the coating hardens, use the decorators' gel to add a stripe and spots to each bug.