Blarney Stone Bars
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I have to be honest. This is the first St. Patrick’s Day recipe I have EVER made. It turned out quite yummy! I found this recipe at taste of home. Hope you enjoy!
Blarney Stone Bars
Yields: About 12 servings
Ingredients:
For the bars:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup English toffee bits
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Frosting (optional):
3/4 cup vanilla frosting
4 drops green food coloring
green sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in the toffee bits and pecans.
Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Add food coloring to frosting; spread over the bars. Cut into squares. Enjoy!
