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 haystacks recipe uses chow mein noodles. You can find them in any grocery store in the Asian food section.
How to make haystacks?
Making this haystacks recipe is super easy. Follow these simple steps.
- Combine peanuts and chow mein in a large mixing bowl and set aside. (photo 1)
- Combine butterscotch and peanut butter in microwave safe bowl. (photo 2)
- In a microwave, melt peanut butter and butterscotch chips for 1-2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. (photo 3)
- Add melted butterscotch and peanut butter to peanuts and chow mein. Stir and coat evenly. (photo 4)
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to set (about 5 minutes).
Store in an air tight container at room temperature.
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.
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.
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Looking for some more easy, no bake desserts? Try:
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge
- Banana Pudding
- Chocolate Eclair
- Mexican Fried Ice Cream
- Candy Bar Cream Cheese Dip
- Strawberry Cream Shortcake Triffle
Haystacks Recipe with Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 12 oz peanuts salted
- 5 oz chow mein
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 3 tbs peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine 12 oz peanuts and 5 oz chow mein in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Combine 2 cups butterscotch chips and 3 tbs peanut butter in microwave safe bowl.
- 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).
Michelle says
These look amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever had these made with noodles, but I love that idea. Definitely making these! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
Sophie says
I have eaten this so many times but never knew what it is called. Thanks for the recipe and it’s name. I will make it real soon.
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
OMG this is so easy and I have a great stack of chow mein noodles in my pantry that I have no plans for! My kids would love this!
Priya Shiva says
Such an awesome idea and must be so delicious for snacking!
Charla says
This such a genius way to use up some chow mein, what a great dessert!!