6 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate bits
6 oz pkg butterscotch pieces
3 oz can chinese noodles
7 1/2 oz can salted spanish peanuts
Directions
Melt chocolate and butterscotch bits over hot water. Add noodles and
peanuts. Drop by spoonful on wax paper. Keep minture hot while
spooning. Chill. Yield about 4 dozen.
Servings: 4 dozen
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Cookie; Holiday
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