12 oz butterscotch morsels
3 oz chow mein noodles
2 cup salted peanuts
Directions
Melt butterscotch bits in top of double boiler.
Remove from heat and immediatesly stir in chow mein noodles until
all are coated then quickly stir in peanuts. Drop on wax paper with
tablespoon. Let cool until firm. Makes about 2 dozen. VARIATION:
Substitute 2 cups Rice Krispies for chow mein noodles for Clusters
Royale. A lighter and less bludgeoning snack.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Asian; Candy; Chinese
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