Description
Magical Peanut Butter Haystacks emerge as a simple yet irresistible no-bake dessert that blends crispy noodles with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. Quick chocolate-peanut magic will delight snack lovers and satisfy sweet cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 11 ounces (311 grams) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 5 ounces (142 grams) crispy chow mein noodles
Garnish/Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (75 grams) salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and smooth release of the haystacks.
- Combine peanut butter and butterscotch chips in a medium saucepan, using low heat to gently melt the ingredients while stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Continue heating and stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform golden-brown liquid with no visible chip chunks.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and carefully add crispy chow mein noodles and crunchy salted peanuts, creating a textural base for the haystacks.
- Pour the warm, glossy melted mixture over the dry ingredients, using a spatula to fold and coat every noodle and peanut thoroughly and evenly.
- Utilize a spoon to carefully transfer small, clustered mounds of the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring each haystack maintains a rustic, irregular shape.
- Allow the haystacks to rest at room temperature, permitting them to naturally solidify and set, which typically takes about 30-45 minutes.
- For faster setting, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator, where the cool environment will help the haystacks firm up more quickly.
- Once completely set and firm, gently remove the haystacks from the parchment paper and serve immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the ratio of peanut butter to butterscotch chips, creating a personalized flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
- Opt for gluten-free chow mein noodles to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accessible to those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance the nutritional value by adding dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and health benefits.
- Prevent sticky haystacks by using a silicone baking mat instead of parchment paper, ensuring easy removal and a smooth release of the treats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg