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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Haystacks Recipe with Peanut Butter

    April 28, 2020 Updated: March 1, 2023 By Katie Crenshaw 9 Comments

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    This classic haystacks recipe is made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and chow mein noodles. It is an easy no-bake dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes.
    This classic haystacks recipe is made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and chow mein noodles. It is an easy no-bake dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes.
    This classic haystacks recipe is made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and chow mein noodles. It is an easy no-bake dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes.

    This classic haystacks recipe is made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and chow mein noodles.

    It is an easy no-bake dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes.

     haystacks recipe made with chow mein noodles and peanut butter

    This haystacks recipe uses chow mein noodles. You can find them in any grocery store in the Asian food section.

    Haystack video

    Step by Step how to make Haysticks

    How to make haystacks

    Making this haystacks recipe is super easy. Follow these simple steps.

    1. Combine peanuts and chow mein in a large mixing bowl and set aside. (photo 1)
    2. Combine butterscotch and peanut butter in microwave safe bowl.
    3. In a microwave, melt peanut butter and butterscotch chips for 1-2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir.
    4. Add melted butterscotch and peanut butter to peanuts and chow mein. Stir and coat evenly.
    5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to set (about 5 minutes).

    Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

    haystacks setting on waxed paper to harden

    Chow mein noodles or potato sticks?

    My grandmother would make this recipe with chow mein noodles or potato sticks. However, if you use the potato sticks, the candy is often called tumbleweeds.

    hand holding a candy haystack

    What are some other variations?

    There are other fun variations to this haystacks recipe. Try some of these:

    • Omit the peanut butter and add 2 cups of chocolate chips.
    • Replace chow mein with potatoes sticks.
    • Omit chow mein noodles and replace with 6 cups of corn flakes.
    • Add 3 cups of miniature marshmallows and omit peanuts.
    • Replace butterscotch chips with white chocolate.
    • Replace chow mein noodles with chex mix.
    • Use pretzel sticks in place of chow mein noodles.

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this haystacks recips and tell me what you think about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your dessert on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Looking for some more easy, no bake desserts? Try:

    • Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge
    • Peppermint Oreo Truffles
    • Peanut Butter Bon Bons
    • Banana Pudding
    • Chocolate Eclair
    • Mexican Fried Ice Cream
    • Candy Bar Cream Cheese Dip
    • Strawberry Cream Shortcake Triffle
    Haystacks candy on wax paper

    Haystacks Recipe with Peanut Butter

    This classic haystacks recipe is made with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and chow mein noodles. It is an easy no-bake dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces peanuts salted
    • 5 ounces chow mein
    • 2 cups butterscotch chips
    • 3 tablespoons peanut butter

    Instructions

    • Combine peanuts and chow mein in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
      12 ounces peanuts, 5 ounces chow mein
    • Combine butterscotch chips and peanut butter in microwave safe bowl.
      2 cups butterscotch chips, 3 tablespoons peanut butter
    • In a microwave, melt peanut butter and butterscotch chips for 1-2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir.
    • Add melted butterscotch and peanut butter to peanuts and chow mein. Stir and coat evenly.
    • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to set (about 5 minutes).

    Video

    Notes

    Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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