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No Bake Peanut Butter Haystacks

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These quick and easy no-bake treats combine creamy peanut butter with butterscotch chips and crispy chow mein noodles for the perfect sweet-salty snack. Ready in minutes with no oven required, they're perfect for summer days or last-minute desserts.
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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 creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional, for richer flavor
  • 3 cups chow mein noodles crispy, dry type
  • 1 cup shredded coconut optional, for texture and sweetness

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and chocolate chips (if using).
  2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles and shredded coconut (if using) until evenly coated.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. For best results, use quality peanut butter (natural kinds may separate and affect consistency). You can substitute butterscotch chips with white chocolate or peanut butter chips, and swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergies. The chow mein noodles can be replaced with crispy rice cereal, broken pretzel sticks, or potato sticks.

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