I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I ate three times my body weight in holiday baking a mere month ago. Why would I want to bake and eat any more – especially when my New Years Resolution is to eat healthy?!” I hear what you are saying and feel the same way. Except when I am faced with these amazing chocolatey treats (like last night when I went over to my parents for dinner) and throw all my good eating intentions out the window.
Claudia has made these little treats for Christmas for as long as I can remember. I don’t know how it’s possible, but I seem to fall further and further in love with them every year. They are probably one of the simplest desserts to make and fulfill even the biggest chocolate cravings. Sweet with a hint of salty, these crunchy gems are a must try. You will thank me – I promise!
You will need:
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 tbsp butter
2 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups salted peanuts (you can use regular, but the salty peanuts are WAY better and provide a nice contrast to the sweet chocolate)
Combine chow mein noodles and peanuts in a large bowl.
Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips along with butter in a bowl, either by microwave or double boiler method.
Combine melted butter and chips with the chow mein and peanut mixture.
Drop spoonfuls of the chocolatey gooey mixture on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Place in fridge until chocolate is set – about 10-20 minutes.
Enjoy the dessert that just broke your New Years Resolution.
Don’t feel guilty. It is totally worth it.
Couldn’t resist one crunchy bite.
13 Comments on Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
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Prairie Story
January 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM (14 years ago)LOVE these… But I didn’t have a recipe for these….until now!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Alison @PrairieStory
Lisa
January 14, 2011 at 11:28 PM (14 years ago)I love salty sweet combos. Looks like this treat’s got that flavor combo covered.
Linda Kirton
January 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM (14 years ago)Mmmm made the Chow Mein Clusters today! Love them, Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Christina Boyle
December 20, 2012 at 9:05 PM (12 years ago)I haven’t enjoyed these since I was a young child! Now all my kids will follow in the tradition!!! Yummy…..they are irresistable!
Claudia's Cookbook
December 21, 2012 at 1:36 AM (12 years ago)Hi Christina! Aren’t they delicious?! And so simple. These remind me of my childhood too and I’m glad I have the recipe now 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Dan
March 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM (12 years ago)I remember a snack like these from when I was a kid. Whoever made them each year used less peanuts, but shaped them into nests and put Cadbury Mini Eggs in them (DELICIOUS!).
Karen
December 21, 2015 at 10:10 PM (9 years ago)I haven’t made these in over 20 years, and was thinking what can I make to take to family’s house, along with cookies! These are so delicious & easy, so I’m going to resurrect this recipe again!
Claudia's Cookbook
December 22, 2015 at 4:40 PM (9 years ago)Yay!! I hope they are everything you remember 🙂
Chrissy
December 12, 2016 at 7:21 PM (8 years ago)Can’t wait to make this, but I’m substitute the chow main noodles with crushed pretzels!
Claudia's Cookbook
December 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM (8 years ago)Yay! Crushed pretzels sound amazing. Will have to try that!
Sandra Rathwell
December 16, 2016 at 8:41 AM (8 years ago)About how many clusters do you get with this recipe?
Claudia's Cookbook
December 16, 2016 at 11:33 AM (8 years ago)About two dozen or so.
Tish
November 7, 2020 at 5:47 AM (4 years ago)My Grandson is allergic to peanuts, what nut would u recommend and should I add salt if the nuts are not salted? He is fine with all other tree nuts.