Description
Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks are a quick and delightful dessert made by melting creamy peanut butter and butterscotch chips, then mixing with crunchy chow mein noodles and mini marshmallows. These simple treats come together in minutes with no oven required, making them perfect for a fuss-free sweet snack or dessert that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the peanut butter and butterscotch chips: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the creamy peanut butter and butterscotch chips. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined without any lumps. This gentle heating ensures the chips melt evenly without burning.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor of the mixture.
- Fold in the dry ingredients: Gently fold the chow mein noodles and mini marshmallows into the warm peanut butter mixture until all pieces are evenly coated, taking care not to crush the noodles for a crunchy texture.
- Form the haystacks: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each slightly apart to prevent sticking as they set.
- Let them set: Allow the haystacks to cool and firm up at room temperature for about 1 hour. For quicker setting, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes until firm to the touch.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture.
- For a chocolate variation, substitute half of the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips.
- Store these haystacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
