Noodle Candy Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHOW MEIN NOODLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
• Place the chocolate in a small bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 4 minutes.
• Combine the noodles, almonds, mango, cayenne pepper if using and melted chocolate in a large bowl. Stir until all the ingredients are coated with chocolate. Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop and allow the cookies to harden at room temperature, about 2 hours. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Cook's Note: Use scissors to cut the dried mango into pieces.

CHOCOLATE CHOW MEIN CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips, stir until smooth. Stir in chow mein noodles and peanuts until well coated. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.

NOODLE CAKE

Steps:

• In an 8-inch skillet set over moderate heat, heat the butter and oil until hot. Add the scallion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the noodles, salt and pepper to taste and pat into an even layer. Let cook over moderate heat for a few minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom. Turn and cook until golden on the bottom. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the parsley.

CHINESE NOODLE CANDY RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt chips in double broiler. Add noodles and nuts. Drop from teaspoon on waxed paper. Chill.

CHOCOLATE RICE NOODLE HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave (be careful not to scorch! - my 900W microwave takes 1.5 minutes on 70% power or about 70 seconds on high), stirring every 25 seconds or so until smooth. You can also use a double boiler on the stovetop.
• Stir in the noodles and marshmallows.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or parchment paper and allow cookies to harden (may have to chill in fridge).
• *Note: These are made by La Choy and come in a blue cardboard can. They are sold as a "topper" for salads or main dishes. Not to be confused with rice noodles that you would add a sauce to or use in a soup!