Description
Peanut Butter Haystacks are a classic no-bake dessert made with crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and melted butterscotch chips. These sweet treats come together in minutes and are perfect for quick snacks, cookie trays, or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
2 cups butterscotch chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups chow mein noodles
1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
2. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
3. Gently fold in chow mein noodles and peanuts (if using) until evenly coated.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Let the haystacks cool and set at room temperature for about 1 hour or refrigerate for 20β30 minutes for faster setting.
Notes
You can substitute chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a flavor twist.
Store peanut butter haystacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Add festive sprinkles on top for a holiday version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter haystacks, no-bake cookies, butterscotch haystacks, chow mein noodles