Blarney Stones Recipe

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• Green food coloring, optional
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 150
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars, pudding mix and extracts until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add a few drops of green coloring if desired. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Shape into 1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
150 servings, 2 per serving. Yield: 25 dozen.