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No-Bake Happiness Cookies




Source of Recipe


A Taste of the Good Life; published by Haymarket Group Ltd., New York, NY


Recipe Introduction


With just a little help, kids can do these easy no-bake cookies, too.



List of Ingredients




1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
2 cups chow mein noodles
1-1/4 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup California raisins


Recipe



KIDS:
1. Line two cookie sheets with waxed paper. Set aside.

GROWN-UPS:
2. In microwave oven - Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl and microwave at MEDIUM (50 percent power) for 1-1/2 to 4 minutes, until chocolate turns shiny. Remove from microwave and stir until completely melted.
OR In double boiler - Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in top of double boiler over hot, not simmering, water. Melt, stirring until smooth. Remove top part of double boiler

KIDS:
3. Add chow mein noodles, peanuts and raisins to melted chocolate. Using rubber spatula, toss ingredients to coat well.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Place cookie sheets into refrigerator until cookies harden. Store in cold or cool place in airtight container.

Makes about 40 cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time.