Monday, December 26, 2011

Chow Mein Noodle Cookies

If I had to pick a favorite cookie, this one would be one of my top picks.  I started making this when I was a Girl Scout.   Of course, all the rage now is salt on top of cookies.  Who knew that this cookie was fashionable before it's time, because it has salty nuts in it?!!  This recipe also makes adorable nests for Easter time.  This is a great, easy, no-bake recipe.    I personally like the butterscotch/chocolate combo, but you may like peanut butter/chocolate.

1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips                                                       
1 (5-ounce) container Chow Mein Noodles                         
1 cup of  dry roasted peanuts

Melt the chips together in a microwave-safe bowl.    I do this  on 50% power at 1 minute intervals, stirring in between.  When melted,  add the Chow Mein noodles & the peanuts and stir until everything is coated.

Drop the cookies by spoonsful onto cookie sheets that have been covered with wax paper.  Chill in fridge until firm & then transfer to covered containers.  YUM!!!

I am sharing with:
Mrs. Fox's Sweets Party
Full Plate Thursday
Foodie Friday
Sweets for Saturday

13 comments:

  1. Easy peasy cookies...Thanks for the recipe.....Happy New year to you....

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  2. Kitty, these are always so fantastic. Yours look so yummy, I am sure they are great!! Hope you had a great holiday!

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  3. These look so easy and fun to make with my children.

    Thanks,
    Dee

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  4. Kitty, these look delicious. My family will devour them :-). I hope you had a great holiday. Blessings... Mary

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  5. Don't know why I haven't made these, I know they are good, I had a teacher friend who used to make them. I'll save your recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. These are really neat looking and I bet taste great too! Thanks for sharing at Mrs Foxs Sweet Party :)

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  7. Would love you to join us on creative Thursday (which is ing this week to creative mondays ?http://clairejustineoxox.blogspot.com/2011/12/creative-thursday_21.html

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  8. Hi Kitty!
    We just finished the last of our "Chinese Chocolates". Back in the 50s, one of my father's buyers (from NYC) shared this recipe with my mother and they have been a staple in our Christmas goodies ever since. As my siblings and I grew up, we shared this recipe with our friends...as gifts. Today, my grown sons do not consider it's "Christmas" until they eat the very first piece. I hope all your readers try them...
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  9. My mom used to make these and seeing this reminds me of her......Have a Happy New Year!

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  10. Kitty, I am just thinking that if I had these on the kitchen counter, they would make a great grab N go for everyone. Just grab and move from room to room. They look so good! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Happy New Year to you and your family and Abundant Blessings in 2012!
    Miz Helen

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  11. As soon as I saw these, I had to stop and send a thank you! These didn't make my to-do list this year, but sure will next year!

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  12. As soon as I saw these, I had to stop and send a thank you! These didn't make my to-do list this year, but sure will next year!

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  13. wow! this looks like it takes a lot of work, but the recipe sounds so fast and easy!!! and i love salty and crunchy sweets, so this will be perfect to make the next time I have to whip something up really quick!
    thanks!
    carla aka Mrs. No-No

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