Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters

Here in Canada our Chinese community is beginning their celebration for Chinese New Year, which happens to be on Febuary 14th. This will be the year of the Tiger. The chow mein noodles in these cookies gives them an oriental flavour. Great no bake cookies, do add them to your list of must make.

Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters

1 ½ cups chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
½ cup butter
¼ c. smooth peanut butter
2 cups dry chow mein noodles
1 c. salted peanuts
Candied cherry halves

In top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips, butter and peanut butter, stirring often. In bowl, stir noodles and peanuts: pour in chocolate mixture and mix well.

Spoon into 1 inch mounds on waxed paper-lined baking sheets: garnish each with candied cherry half. Let stand 30 min. or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm. (Clusters can be refrigerated in air-tight container for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months. Let come to room temperature before serving) Makes about 4 dozen.