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Haystacks Recipe

Easy No-Bake Haystacks

These easy no-bake haystacks are crunchy, sweet, and salty treats made with chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and butterscotch chips. Perfect for parties, holidays, or quick snacks, these cookies require no oven and come together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup dry-roasted salted peanuts coarsely chopped
  • 11 ounces butterscotch chips about 2 cups
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter use Skippy or Jif, not natural
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 ounces fried chow mein noodles such as La Choy

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Coarsely chop the dry-roasted salted peanuts and set aside.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips, creamy peanut butter, and kosher salt.
  4. Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes, stirring vigorously halfway through. If not fully melted, heat in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
  5. Add the chopped peanuts and chow mein noodles to the melted mixture. Stir until fully coated.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
  7. Let the haystacks set at room temperature for 40 minutes or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until firm.

Notes

Store haystacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months. Avoid using natural peanut butter, as it will seize and affect the texture. You can customize with different chips, nuts, or add-ins like mini marshmallows or shredded coconut.