Peanut Squares

Name: Peanut Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 7 to 8 tablespoons whole milk; 1 jar (16 ounces) lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Mavis Larson of Granger, Washington shares a recipe she's used for over 50 years, relating, "Our children and grandchildren look forward to these treats at Thanksgiving and Christmas."

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 to 8 tablespoons whole milk
1 jar (16 ounces) lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Directions

Mix and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool. Cut into 24 squares; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine sugar and salt. Add vanilla and enough milk to make a thin frosting. Frost top and sides of squares and immediately roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to harden.

Originally published as Peanut Squares in Taste of Home October/November 1995