Chow Mein Candy Clusters

These Chow Mein Candy Clusters are a nostalgic, no-bake treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. Made with just three ingredients, they feature crunchy chow mein noodles coated in rich, creamy butterscotch and mixed with toasted salted peanuts. The texture is delightfully crisp, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite. They are incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking, just simple melting and stirring. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, party snacks, or a quick homemade gift, these clusters are a crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1951.7

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Chow Mein Candy Clusters are a nostalgic, no-bake treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. Made with just three ingredients, they feature crunchy chow mein noodles coated in rich, creamy butterscotch and mixed with toasted salted peanuts. The texture is delightfully crisp, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite. They are incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking, just simple melting and stirring. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, party snacks, or a quick homemade gift, these clusters are a crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

12 ounce Butterscotch Morsels
3 ounce Chow Mein Noodles
2 cup Salted Peanuts

Directions

1
Melt the butterscotch morsels in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
2
Remove the double boiler from the heat immediately.
3
Stir in the chow mein noodles until they are fully coated in the melted butterscotch.
4
Quickly fold in the salted peanuts to distribute them evenly.
5
Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto wax paper or parchment paper to form clusters.
6
Let the clusters cool at room temperature until the butterscotch has hardened and they are firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1951.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 102.5g158%
Saturated Fat 32.0g160%
Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
Sodium 483.6mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 226.4g76%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g44%
Sugars 192.0g
Protein 44.1g89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chow mein, candy, clusters, butterscotch, peanuts, no bake, dessert, snack, sweet and salty, treats, easy recipe, party food

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