Blarney Stones

Submitted by Starrynews

"An old family recipe. The original notes called for a "Large Square Pan," but I tried it in an 8" pan, which did not work well - they turned out overly large. So I switched it to a 9x13" pan, but just be sure to spread it evenly (although the dough is a little sticky), or the thin parts will overcook."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk, divided, plus a little extra
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 lb spanish salted peanuts or 1 lb jumbo salted peanuts, hulled

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
3. Place 2 eggs in a 1-cup measuring cup and fill to top with milk (about 1/2 c, varies based on eggs).
4. Mix for 5 minutes with dry ingredients - I do this by hand the way she always did, so I'm not sure whether or not using a mixer would be good.
5. Spread evenly in a greased 9 x 13" pan for 12-15 minutes, and bake until cookies are puffy, golden brown, and cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, prepare a powdered sugar icing by combining 1 c powdered sugar with a small quantity of milk (start with just a tablespoon or so). Mix well. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency (a bit like a glaze).
7. Finely crush the peanuts.
8. When cookies are done, let cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares. Coat in icing, then roll in nuts. Let dry on wax paper.

Reviews

[Small Town Cook]

These were very good! I did cheat a little....instead dipping the pieces into the glaze and nuts, I drizzled the glaze over the pieces and then sprinkled the nuts over top. My kids loved them and loved helping to make them.

 

[alligirl]

These were good and easy to throw together, with ingredients I normally keep on hand. I've never had anything like them before, with no 'fat' in the batter to speak of....no butter, margarine or shortening. DS liked them just fine, tho, like they were :-) ! Thanks for sharing, Starrynews! Made for Sweet Traditions '09.

 

[kitty.rock]

These were so easy to make and I just loved the sweet icing and salty taste of the peanuts. Thanks Starrynews for a keeper recipe. Made for POTLUCK TAG, Feb 2009.

 

[Sydney Mike]

Too bad I didn't make these before the holidays, 'cause THESE ARE WONDERFUL TREATS & would have been a great addition to my holiday gift bags! Well, another year, for sure! As it was, they were much appreciated by one of the monthly groups I host! Thanks for the keeper! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Every Day Is a Holiday!]