GRANDMA MOTTLE'S BLARNEY STONES

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Every St. Patrick's Day when we were growing up, my grandmother would have us over to make Blarney Stones, pound cake cubes dipped in frosting and rolled in dry roasted peanuts. This became a tradition we considered part of our Irish family heritage.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 pound cake, cut into bize-size cubes

Steps:

  • Pour confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture has a thin frosting consistency; whisk in vanilla extract.
  • Place chopped peanuts in a bowl. Line a flat surface or a plate with waxed paper.
  • Dip 1 pound cake cube in frosting and roll cube in peanuts; place on wax paper to dry. Repeat with remaining pound cake pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Md Shorif Hossen
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I would have liked these more if they were less sweet.


Able Bowen
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Erhiga Timothy
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're really delicious.


Abdulhadi Khan
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.


Roger Stiles
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These were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Raymond Harrow
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I would have liked these more if they were less sweet.


MD Simon Miah
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Cultist Brainjutter
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're really delicious.


Abdulla Waheed
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.


-Jordyn-
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These were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Eman Abdul
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I would have liked these more if they were less sweet.


MS JONY
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Segun Boanerge
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're really delicious.


Foysal Hasan
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I would definitely recommend them.


Kami Kami
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mini muffin tin and they were the perfect size. I will definitely be making these again.


Damilare Akanji
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I've made these several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


BIllay Babic
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These were a hit! I made them for a St. Patrick's Day party and everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're really delicious. I will definitely be making these again.