Thursday, December 6, 2012

"Cuban Lunch" Candies

 
Sue and I seem to be on a roll with super easy recipes the last couple of weeks.
Here is one that, while it sounds weird, is really good.
You may or may not remember the chocolate bars they used to make years ago.
Years...and years....and years...ago.
They were called Cuban Lunch and they came wrapped in a red paper covering. They were very tasty. This super easy candy is named after those bars. I don't really remember if they taste exactly like the bars or not as it has been so long since I had one. These candies are addicting though.
Definitely a "must try".
 
 
"Cuban Lunch" Candies
 
Ingredients
2 cups peanut butter chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups ripple potato chips, crushed
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
 
Directions
Spread mini cupcake liners out on a cookie sheet. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium/low heat, stir together peanut butter & butterscotch & milk chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Stir in crushed potato chips and peanuts.
Using a small cookie scoop (or spoon) carefully scoop approx 1 - 2 Tbsp into into each cupcake liner.
Let sit until set. (Can put in the fridge to speed process.)
 
These easy recipes are not helping me lose weight. 
Seriously.
I mean, you can make these delicious little tidbits in about 2 seconds. *Sigh*
FYI - these ship very well. You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for at least a week. (Probably more but they always disappear so I can't tell you how much longer.) Just let them come back up to room temp to serve so they are not too hard.  
Don't be weirded out by the crushed ripple chips.... I bet no one will be able to identify them in there. The just add a really nice crunch and saltiness to go with the sweet.
 
Visit Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons and My Turn (for us) and The Rustic Pig and Carole's Chatter for some great links!


26 comments:

  1. Besides the requisite eating out of the bowl - how many did this recipe make?

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    1. Hmmmmm....I'm going to say approx 36.give or take. :)

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  2. Love those easy recipes! I'll plan to make these on Christmas Eve :)

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  4. These are incredible and easy thank you. Mmm Mmm Mmm Now get them the heck away from me YEESH! I'm going to gain 10 pounds.

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    1. Yeeeeeeah...sorry about that. I find it best to have someone to share with so you don't eat the whole batch.

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  5. A year later and your recipe is still my go to recipe for these little jewels. Thank you again.

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  6. These are just delish - have made them twice now. So easy - going to make them again and again. Thanks.

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    1. I've never frozen them - I would be worried they might go a bit soggy when they thawed. I have kept them in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. If you do freeze them, please let us know how it works out!! :)

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    2. I freeze them ..no problem

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  8. I freeze them all the time.They are just as good as the day they were made.

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    1. Thank you for letting us know :)

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    2. I make a big batch and freeze every year. Always thaws nicely.

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  9. yes i did freeze them and they are wonderful,chips are still crunchy

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  10. These are wonderful little candies! We all love them!

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  11. Can u substitute the paenut butter chips

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    1. Not without changing the taste of the recipe, unfortunately.

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  12. Are the chips crushed before measuring it out?

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  13. Is it ok to just use plain chips instead of ripple chips

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    1. You could, just make sure they are a bit thicker cut so they are sturdier. Super thin potato chips wont stay as crispy!

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  14. Can you re-freeze them?

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