monkey nuts

Definition

Chocolate-covered clusters featuring nuts (usually almonds, peanuts, or cashews) and caramel, despite having absolutely nothing to do with actual monkeys. A delightfully bizarre candy name that somehow works.

Example Usage

I grabbed a bag of monkey nuts at the movie theater—they're my guilty pleasure snack.

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