Description
Peanut Butter and Butterscotch Haystacks are a quick and easy no-bake dessert made with just four ingredients. These sweet, salty, and crunchy treats come together in 15 minutes and are perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a fast crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the salted peanuts and chow mein noodles. Gently toss them together so they’re evenly mixed.
- Melt the chips and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl or a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals in the microwave (or stir continuously on the stovetop) until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine the mixture: Pour the melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture over the bowl of peanuts and chow mein noodles. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Form the haystacks: Line a baking sheet or counter with wax paper. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the paper to form little haystack-shaped mounds.
- Cool and set: Allow the haystack cookies to cool at room temperature until they are firm and set. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
Work quickly after mixing to prevent early setting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Great for holiday trays, gifting, or school snacks.
Try chocolate chips or pretzels for fun variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 4g