Cooktop Cove: Snack Attack! These are so good, I nearly devoured them all!
Delight in these irresistible Haystacks featuring a luscious blend of chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, crunchy chow mein noodles, and salted peanuts. Perfect as a sweet, crunchy snack that’s quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Author: Leo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 haystacks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake, Microwave melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chips and Spreads
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Mix-ins
- 4 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- Prepare the baking tray: Line a baking tray with wax paper to prevent the haystacks from sticking and to make removing them easier once set.
- Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Melt chocolate chips: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips using the same 30-second interval method, stirring after each session until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine with chow mein noodles and peanuts: Add the crunchy chow mein noodles and salted peanuts to the melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture. Stir carefully until all noodles and peanuts are evenly coated.
- Form the haystacks: Drop spoonfuls of this mixture onto the prepared wax paper. Then drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each haystack for an extra layer of flavor and decoration.
- Set the haystacks: Allow the haystacks to cool undisturbed at room temperature until firm. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on room temperature.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, enjoy these sweet, crunchy treats as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture and better coating.
- Microwave melting requires attention to avoid burning; stir well between intervals.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanuts and consider substituting with seeds.
- Store haystacks in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness.
- You can drizzle additional chocolate or butterscotch on top for extra sweetness or decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Haystacks, peanut butter, chocolate, butterscotch, crunchy snack, no bake dessert, chow mein noodles, peanut treats