APRIL FOOLS "CHICKEN NUGGETS"

By greeneyes718

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely chopped salted peanuts
• GOLDEN DIPPING SAUCE: (Optional)
• 2 snack-size cups (3-1/2 ounces each) vanilla pudding
• 2 teaspoons dark corn syrup
• 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Details

Adapted from f.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cake into 12 slices; cut each slice in half. Cut into irregular nugget-shaped pieces; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed until sugar is moistened. Beat on high until smooth. Dip cake pieces into glaze, then roll in peanuts. Let stand until set.

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with nuggets. Yield: 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).