CrunchyVanilla Clusters
A buttery toasted crunch awaits inside these white candy clusters.

1 - 3 oz package ramen noodles
3/4 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tbl butter or margarine, melted
1 - 12 oz package white chocolate or vanilla morsels (tested with Nestle)

Gently crush ramen noodles before opening package. Open package and discard flavoring packet. Saute crushed noodles, pecans, and almonds in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until toasted. (Be careful not to crush noodles too finely while sauteing.) Pour noodle mixture into a large bowl to cool.

Melt white chocolate morsels according to package directions. Pour melted chocolate over cooled noodle mixture, tossing gently to coat. Drop candy mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let stand until firm (about 45 minutes). Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature.

Yield:  about 3 dozen.

This is one of my families favorite candies for Christmas

Recipe from Christmas with Southern Living 2000