Salted peanuts or macadamia nuts can easily be substituted for the cashews if you like them better. These taste a bit like Payday candy bars.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 24 COOKIES

• 6 ounces chocolate chips
• 6 ounces caramels
• 3 ounces chow mein noodles
• 1 (7.5-ounce) can cashews, chopped

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper

2. Melt chocolate chips and caramels, stirring constantly.

3. Add chow mein noodles and nuts.

4. Drop by teaspoonfuls on prepared baking sheet and chill for at least an hour.