Chinese Noodle Nut Clusters Recipes

CHOW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and butterscotch chips. Melt, stirring constantly over low heat.
• Remove when melted and add chow mein noodles. Add cashews or peanuts. Mix quickly to coat Dip out tablespoons onto wax paper. Cool. (Can also melt chips in the microwave.)

CHINESE CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Heat chips in a bowl in the microwave for 6 minutes on High (or until melted), stirring every 2 minutes.
• Stir until smooth.
• Stir in noodles and nuts.
• Drop onto wax paper.
• Chill if desired (until set).
• Note: Recipe can easily be doubled!

NUTTY NOODLE CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Melt chips.
• Remove from stove and add noodles and nuts.
• Mix well and drop from spoon onto wax paper.
• Cool in refrigerator until set firm.

EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHOW MEIN CLUSTERS (NO-BAKE)

Steps:

• In the microwave melt the chocolate and peanut butter chips, stir until smooth.
• Add in the chow mein noodles and peanuts; mix until coated.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet that has been lined with waxed paper.
• Refrigerate until set (about 2-3 hours).
• **NOTE* these will easily pick up refrigerator odors if stored in the fridge so place in a tightly covered container.

CHOCOLATE CHOW MEIN CLUSTERS

Steps:

• 1. Melt both kinds of chips together in the microwave.
• 2. Stir in chow mein noodles and peanuts.
• 3. Spoon onto wax paper and refrigerate for 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a microwave or large metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Gently stir in noodles., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.

CHINESE NOODLE NUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a metal bowl set over, but not touching, a pan of simmering water, or in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven. Stir the mixture until it is smooth. In a large mixing bowl, toss the noodles and peanuts together. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over them. Working quickly before the chocolate hardens, use a rubber spatula to mix and coat the noodles and nuts with chocolate.
• Use 2 soup spoons (or teaspoons, depending on how large you want your clusters) to scoop up portions of the mixture. Set the clusters on the prepared sheet. Set the baking sheet in a cool place (not in the refrigerator) until the chocolate hardens.
• The clusters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.