BLARNEY STONES

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Yum, sweet and nutty... just how we like it!

Provided by Ronda Holmes

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1 3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c milk
1/4 c butter, melted
FROSTING:
2 lb confectioners' sugar
2/3 c milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
6 c finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight.
  • 3. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set. Yield: 2 dozen.

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