This dessert of pound cake squares rolled in homemade frosting and peanuts is found in bakeries throughout the state of Iowa. Blarney Stones are one of the state’s most iconic desserts and are a popular treat on Saint Patrick’s Day throughout America. Variations include using other nuts like pistachios or almonds.
Recipe Servings: 36
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
Total Time
15 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
- 1 pound cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into small cubes
Directions
- Pour powdered sugar into a bowl.
- Whisk in milk gradually, until the mixture looks like a thin frosting.
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Put chopped peanuts in a separate bowl.
- Line a surface with wax paper.
- Dip one pound cake cube at a time into the frosting, then roll each piece in the peanuts.
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