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Tumbleweeds

SUBMITTED BY: Victoria Johnson 

"'I like making these crisp and creamy treats because they require only four ingredients,' says Virginia Johnson of Mims, Florida. 'It's hard to stop eating them, they're irresistible.'"
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This recipe has been rated 23 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) can salted peanuts
  • 1 (7 ounce) can potato sticks
  • 3 cups butterscotch chips
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine peanuts and potato sticks in a bowl; set aside. In a microwave, heat butterscotch chips and peanut butter at 70% power for 1-2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Add to peanut mixture; stir to coat evenly. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set, about 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by T OBRIEN 
This is a very easy dish to make. I took these to my husbands Christmas Party and won the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by KONWAL 
This is a favorite holiday treat at our house. We use a can of chow mein noodles rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by AMBIEPANTS 
Tastes good. Easy to make. The only thing is they are a little messy when trying to scoop them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by Wilemon 
I used to make these with Chow Mein noodles without the peanut butter and this version is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by GVO 
We have made these for years and my daughter is always asked to bring them wherever she goes.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by jennilyn77 
These Were Great! I didn't bother measuring the ingredients I just kind of threw it all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by LOVEBUGSMAMMA 
OMG I just love these. I mixed my butterscotch chips with chocolate chips in a 50/50 mix and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by JMOR777 
I really blew my diet with this one! You can't eat just one, they are addictive. These are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by Karen T. 
These were a HUGE hit at my 17 yr. old's party~the kids just could not get enough of them!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by jenafreaky 
1 was OK but thats all you wanted. Gave most of the batch to a guy who will eat anything. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tumbleweeds

Servings Per Recipe: 27

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 163

  • Total Fat: 9.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.2g

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