Irresistible No-Bake Butterscotch Haystacks
These no-bake butterscotch haystacks are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (setting time)
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 haystacks 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted. This should take about 1–2 minutes total.
- If using mini marshmallows, stir them into the melted mixture until they’re evenly coated.
- Place the chow mein noodles in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted butterscotch mixture over the noodles and gently toss with a rubber spatula until every noodle is coated.
- Using a spoon or your hands, scoop small clusters of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape them into stacks or mounds as desired.
- Allow the haystacks to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the fridge for quicker setting.
- Optional: Melt milk chocolate chips and drizzle over the haystacks for an extra layer of flavor.
Notes
[‘Add a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening if the butterscotch chips aren’t melting smoothly.’, ‘Use slightly damp hands to prevent sticking when forming the haystacks.’, ‘Taste-test the mixture before forming haystacks and add a pinch of sea salt if it’s too sweet.’, ‘Be gentle when tossing the noodles to avoid breaking them into tiny pieces.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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