Haystacks Recipe - Easy No-Bake Treat

A white plate with a pile of no-bake haystacks made from chow mein noodles coated in a peanut butter butterscotch mixture.

Haystacks Recipe - Easy No-Bake Treat

This haystacks recipe is a classic, no-bake treat that's easy to make with just three simple ingredients. They are a favorite sweet, salty and crunchy candy for holiday parties, cookie exchanges or gift boxes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings haystacks

Calories 94kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

11 ounces butterscotch chips
¾ cup peanut butter
10 ounces chow mein noodles

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl (that’s microwave safe, add the butterscotch chips and peanut butter.
11 ounces butterscotch chips, ¾ cup peanut butter
Microwave on 60% power for one minute. Remove and stir. Repeat again for 30 seconds then move and stir until chips are melted. The bowl is usually warm enough to keep melting them.
Add the chow mein noodles into the melted mixture and stir until coated thoroughly.
10 ounces chow mein noodles
Using a spoon, scoop the mixture onto the parchment paper into about 2 inch stacks.
Let them cool until hardened before enjoying. Place in the refrigerator for a 15-20 minutes if you’d like.

Notes

Add seasonal sprinkles

Add ½ cup of mini marshmallows or dry roasted peanuts when you add the chow mein noodles.

Swap the peanut butter for sun butter for a peanut free option

Store in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.

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