No Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks
These No Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks are a quick, sweet treat made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and crunchy chow mein noodles. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy no-bake dessert, they come together in minutes and chill until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
3 cups crispy dry chow mein noodles
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Place the peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and optional chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Fold in the chow mein noodles and optional shredded coconut until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until the haystacks are firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
Swap chow mein noodles with pretzel sticks, cornflakes, or crispy rice cereal.
Add roasted peanuts, mini marshmallows, or festive sprinkles for variation.
Store at room temperature for 5 to 7 days if cool, or refrigerate in warm weather.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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