Today’s family advent activity is:

Nutty Noodly Clusters

This recipe comes from my Mom although there are countless versions available online now that are frequently called Haystacks. We had these every year at Christmastime. My Mom would make a huge batch and store them in a tupperware container up in our coat closet where they would stay really cold and yummy. These are my favorite cookie of the season although there is no real reason why these are considered a “holiday cookie”.

These cookies are really really fast and easy to make. They are perfect to make with kids - or for kids to make themselves.

Ingredients:

2 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips
2 (3 oz.) cans La Choy chow mein noodles
1/2 c. peanuts

Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a heavy sauce pan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and quickly stir in noodles and nuts so they are evenly coated. Dip out by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill and refrigerate.

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