If you are looking for a super simple but really tasty treat, these no-bake butterscotch haystacks are just the thing. They take just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make. They are sweet, crunchy, and delicious.
These haystacks feature a mix of butterscotch and peanut butter on crunchy chow mein noodles. They have a great crunch with a bit of creaminess from the candy coating.
Treats like this tend to be popular at Christmas, but there is nothing particularly Christmassy about them. So, they make for great treats for game night, tailgates, and more.
They take just a few minutes to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool enough to set.
My youngest brother said they were one of the best desserts he has had in a while. It kind of makes me wonder why I go through so much effort to make fancier baked goods when I can stick to simple things like this! 🤣😅
Really though, they are quite tasty. You get a bit of sweet and salty and everything just goes so well together.
Get The Right Noodles
You want the crunchy, fried chow mein noodles, not the kind you would use to make pork chow mein. They can be found in the section of the grocery store with Asian foods. LaChoy is the most common brand, but there may be others.
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More Tips & Tricks From Carlee
If you want even more peanut flavor, mix in some roasted peanuts. They also add great crunch and more salty goodness.
Add some colorful sprinkles on top if you want to make them more festive.
In a hurry? Set the haystacks in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.
If you don’t like butterscotch, you can use salted caramel chips, peanut butter chips, or chocolate chips instead. They will still be super delicious.
If you can’t find the chow mein noodles, use shoestring potatoes or pretzel sticks instead.
That’s it, let’s make some haystacks!
Butterscotch Haystacks
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles
- 1 10-12 oz. bag butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Get a couple of sheets of wax paper or parchment paper ready.
- Put 1 10-12 oz. bag butterscotch chips and 1 cup creamy peanut butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture stirs smooth.
- Add 12 ounces chow mein noodles. Stir to coat.
- Drop rounded Tablespoons full of the mixture onto the wax paper or parchment paper. Continue until all of the mixture has been used. Cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours or put in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Store haystack cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. You can keep them at room temperature, but you may want to put them in the fridge if your house is warm.
- You can also freeze haystacks in a freezer bag for 1-2 months.
- Feel free to try using different kinds of baking chips. Peanut butter, white, or chocolate would all be delicious.
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