Idiot'S Delight

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

Idiot's Delight is a sweet, crunchy confection combining crispy chow mein noodles with rich butterscotch and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for a quick treat or party favor, it appeals to those who love nostalgic candy bites with a satisfying mix of textures and flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large can chow mein noodles
  • 12 oz. butterscotch bits
  • 1 can cocktail peanuts

Instructions

  1. Melt the butterscotch bits in a double boiler.
  2. Mix the melted butterscotch with the chow mein noodles and cocktail peanuts.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until hardened.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

88 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 21.5g 8% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.5mg
Potassium 2.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 6.3mg
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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