Description
These Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks are a quick and delicious treat that requires minimal effort. The combination of butterscotch, peanut butter, and crunchy chow mein noodles creates a delightful snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat, mix in vanilla extract and salt. Fold in chow mein noodles and peanuts (if using) until coated.
- Shape and Cool: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet to form haystacks. Let them cool at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can swap butterscotch chips with chocolate or white chocolate chips for variety.
- For extra texture, consider adding mini marshmallows or shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
