No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks (Print Version)
Sweet butterscotch and peanut butter coat crunchy chow mein noodles in these easy no-bake treats ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
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Optional: ½ cup mini marshmallows or chopped peanuts
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and butterscotch chips. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat.
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Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
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Gently fold in the chow mein noodles, and optionally mini marshmallows or peanuts, until they are fully coated in the peanut butter mixture. Use a spatula to avoid crushing the noodles.
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Shape them into haystack-style mounds using two spoons.
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Allow the haystacks to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.