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A plate on a wire cooling rack topped with a pile of blarney stones
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Blarney Stones

These Blarney Stones [aka Peanut Cake Squares] are salty-sweet bite-sized cakes that are a fun and easy treat for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you are craving a unique dessert!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pound cake thawed
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups roasted, salted peanuts

Instructions

  • Use a long knife to cut the cake into 1-inch bite-size squares. Set aside.
    1 frozen pound cake
  • In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract to create a smooth, thin icing. Set aside.
    4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Finely chop peanuts in a food processor, then transfer to a shallow dish.
    4 cups roasted, salted peanuts
  • Dip each square of cake into icing, then lift to allow excess to drain off.
  • Roll each square in chopped peanuts, pressing them in until coated on all sides. Transfer to a plate to dry for 1 hour before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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