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Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks

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These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks combine crispy chow mein noodles with a rich chocolate-peanut butter coating for an irresistible sweet and salty treat. Ready in under 10 minutes, they're the perfect quick dessert that requires no baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 haystacks
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate for sweeter version
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles from a can
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts optional
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips optional

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst until smooth and glossy.
  2. Stir in peanut butter until you have a velvety, uniform mixture.
  3. Gently fold in chow mein noodles and optional salted peanuts, ensuring each piece is well-coated while maintaining their structure.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto it, shaping each into small mounds.
  5. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until completely firm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For variations, try using white chocolate or dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet, or substitute the peanut butter with almond or sunflower butter for nut-free versions. Add-ins like shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or crushed Oreos can create exciting variations. The haystacks can also be topped with a drizzle of caramel or a sprinkle of sea salt.

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