Peanut Butter Haystack Bites

These peanut butter haystacks are a perfect blend of sweet and salty, made with just a handful of ingredients. This quick and easy recipe is destined to be a favorite in your dessert lineup.

Haystack Ingredients List

With only four ingredients and a sheet of wax paper, this haystack recipe comes together in no time at all.

· Butterscotch chips: This recipe calls for butterscotch chips, though peanut butter chips can be used if you prefer a nuttier taste.
· Peanut butter: Use smooth, creamy peanut butter for best results; chunky peanut butter will alter the texture.
· Chow mein noodles: These noodles bring a delightful crunch and help form the haystack shape.
· Peanuts: Opt for salted peanuts if possible, or add a pinch of salt if you're using unsalted peanuts to enhance the flavor.

How to Prepare Haystacks

Here’s a quick summary of the process for making these peanut butter haystacks, with the full, detailed recipe provided below:

1. Melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter together using a double boiler or microwave.
2. Stir in the chow mein noodles and peanuts until well coated.
3. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
4. Let the haystacks cool at room temperature until firm.

How to Store Haystacks

Store your peanut butter haystacks in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need to stack them, place a layer of wax paper between the stacks to avoid sticking.

Can You Freeze Haystacks?

Absolutely! To freeze, place the cooled haystacks in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for a few hours or overnight. Once frozen, transfer them into a zip-top freezer bag, wrap in foil, and freeze flat for up to three months.

Dinogo Community Feedback and Appreciation

"Absolutely delicious," says Erin Camensky. "The chow mein noodles and peanuts provide a perfect salty contrast to the sweetness of the butterscotch! I couldn't stop eating them—almost finished the whole batch myself."

"So easy and tasty," shares SweetTooth. "After trying them at a cookie swap, I immediately searched for the recipe. I took advice from others and flattened mine a bit to make them easier to bite."

"Yum!" says Kimberly Kiernan. "I made these around Christmas. I didn’t have peanuts, but used walnuts instead. I chopped them up and mixed them in. So good!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• waxed paper

• 1 cup butterscotch chips

• ½ cup peanut butter

• 2 cups chow mein noodles

• ½ cup salted peanuts

Instructions

Place a sheet of wax paper on a baking tray to line it.

Add butterscotch chips and peanut butter to the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir often, using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and prevent burning, until fully melted, about 5 minutes.

Fold the noodles and peanuts into the melted peanut butter mixture, ensuring everything is well coated.

Scoop the dough onto the prepared tray using a fork. Let it cool at room temperature until firm.

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