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Chow Clusters

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"Simple and delicious ...more like candy. Peanuts work well in place of the cashews or try a combination of both!" — Mary Ellen

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Original recipe makes 3 dozen Change Servings

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips

2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
1/2 cup cashew halves

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Directions

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.)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 19, 2007

I've been making a cookie like this for years and called it "Scotch Crunchies". My recipe has one cup of cashews instead of 1/2 cup, but I've also noticed you can adjust this recipe to your tastes.

—Laurie Gonzales

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 31, 2013

Was so excited to try out this recipe. The butterscotch was so overpowering you couldn't taste anything else. Sadly I ended up throwing out most of them as my family wouldn't eat them.

—kristiesuul

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17 Ratings

Aug 29, 2002

For a high fiber snack, use Fiber One cereal instead, it looks just like Chow Mein Noodles, and covered with chocolate you can't tell the difference.

—AMEETEE

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Jan 23, 2004

I made these last December (2001) and brought them to work as a snack. There were a hit. A friend asked for the recipe to make them with his daugther for Christams. Tip: Once you put everything together, stir quickly because it will stiffen up really quick.--sk

—SUMMERK

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Dec 15, 2005

This recipe is easy and fun to do with others. Good recipe for kids! The only downside is that the chocolate melts fast, so if you don't serve these cold, they get all over everyones fingers and fall apart a little. Also, cook over LOW heat, because the chocolate will taste bad if you cook it too fast and it can get stuck to the bottom of the pan. Also, like a previous reviewer said, stir the mixins in quickly, because it thickens FAST.

—Phoenix Rose

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Jun 27, 2003

My kids have enjoyed these for about 18 years now! They are a wonderful candy! We call ours, Chinese New Year Candy, but it goes by many names. We use, 1- 12oz. bag semi sweet choc. chips, 1- 12oz. bag butterscoth chips,(I think there is 2 cups in bag). Only 1- 6oz.can chinese noodles and 1- 14oz.bag of spanish peanuts. You can also add 12oz. of raisins if you like. I melt my chips on top of double boiler until melted, remove from heat and then stir in all the crunchy things.(if kids are using double boiler, be careful because hot water can spurt between pans and make sure you don't get any water in choc. mix). I drop by tablespoon onto wax papper to set, but can speed that up by putting in refrigerator. These also freeze wonderful for several months! Great!

—awesome in tummy

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Dec 20, 2007

I love this recipe. I like using dark chocolate and milk chocolate, but on occasion use white chocolate, dried cranberries and pecans. Everyone is amazed at how easy this recipe is.

—BENJARONG

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Jan 27, 2012

Five stars for easy! The grandkids loved them. Yes, they are sweet - they are supposed to be! I added more nuts - but that is just because we all like lots of nuts!

—Baking Nana

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Nutrition

Calories
301 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
34.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
17.5 g
27%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
115 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chow Clusters

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 301
Calories from Fat: 158

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g 27 %
Saturated Fat 9.1g 45 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 115mg 5 %
Potassium 144mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.1g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
Sugars 22.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.