I originally shared this recipe in December 2012, but for some reason unpublished it. I found it in my website files and decided this one needs to be out there on the internet! This vintage recipe for Butterscotch Spoondoodles is incredibly easy to make if you need a quick treat to take somewhere.
They are more like candy than a cookie with the sweetness of the butterscotch morsels and honey. Our family always made them with walnuts, but I think you could easily switch them out for pecans if you prefer those.
Enjoy!
Butterscotch Spoondoodles
Ingredients
- 1 3-ounce can of chow mein noodles
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 ounces butterscotch morsels
Directions
- Combine noodles and nuts in mixing bowl.
- Combine honey, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in saucepan. Bring to a full boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; add butterscotch morsels. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour over noodles and nuts.
- Working quickly, mix gently until coated. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper on baking sheet.
- Let stand until set or chill until firm. Store in refrigerator.
Makes approximately 32.
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Love these. We call them haystacks!