Sweet butterscotch candy-coated
clusters of crunchy chow mein noodles, roasted peanuts, miniature
marshmallows and coconut.
Butterscotch
Clusters
- 3 (6-ounce) packages butterscotch
chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened
condensed milk
- 1 (3-ounce) can chow mein
noodles
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
or whole roasted almonds
- 1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
(optional)
- In large saucepan, over
low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat.*
- In large mixing bowl,
combine noodles, nuts, coconut and marshmallows; stir
in the butterscotch mixture,
mixing well.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls
onto wax paper-lined baking sheets; chill 2 hours or until firm. Store, covered, in
cool dry place.
Makes about 3 dozen candies.
*Microwave directions: In 2 quart
glass measure, combine chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 3 minutes,
stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir
until smooth. Proceed as above.
Variation: For Chocolate
Haystacks, substitute 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet
chocolate chips for the 3
(6-ounce) packages of butterscotch chips.
