Summary:
Only three ingredients are needed to make this super fast and easy treat that is perfect for gift-giving. This no-bake recipe can be made by anyone, including kids. No precision needed.
INGREDIENTS
- 11-ounce package
butterscotch chips (Note 1) - 6-ounce package
chow mein noodles (Note 2) - 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (Note 3)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Coat Noodles: Combine chow mein noodles and peanuts in large bowl, mixing them together. Melt butterscotch chips in separate bowl in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until melted. Use rubber spatula to scoop melted butterscotch over noodles and peanuts. Mix until noodles are coated.
- Form Haystacks: Use tablespoon measure to scoop out noodles onto wax paper, forming single haystack. Repeat until noodles are used up.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate until haystacks are hardened, about 30 minutes. Serve, and store leftovers (Note 4).
NUTRITION
| Makes 36 Servings |
| Amount Per Serving (1 Haystack): |
| Calories 80 (50% from fat) | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 60mg | 2% |
| Net Carb 9g | |
| Total Carb 9.5g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 1% |
| Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 1g |
PHOTOS
Instead of Chow Mein noodles, I use French’s Potato Sticks. Love the combo.
SAME!!! And for Easter I make nests instead of haystacks and put mini Cadbury egg candy’s!!
Are the peanuts salted? As a kid we just mixed the butterscotch chips and chow mein noodles. They sound delicious with peanuts!
My mom always used unsalted of course we had to shuck them! Now buy a jar lol
Also we did not chop the peanuts ….these are delicious.
I have lost my recipe but instead of nuts we used peanut butter but I can’t remember can’t remember how much peanut butter. Any one use peanut butter (rather crunchy or smooth).
1/2 c
I am looking forward to trying this recipe. hope it turns out to be like the one I enjoyed in the 1950’s
We add marshmallows and peanut butter in ours. Make them every Christmas.
Ok. I’ve a twist on this. Get a can of cream cheese ICING. 12 oz jar pnut butter. Dump both in bowl. Microwave 2 minutes. Stir. Mix in chow mein noodles. Spoon onto parchment paper
How many stacks does it make?? Sounds like a lot.
How many does this make and can you freeze these?
I always add peanut butter to my butterscotch chips to make it smoother. I have made these for years.
How much peanut butter do you add?
Can I freeze these?
Absolutely, they freeze very well. You can make these haystacks well in advance, and once they’ve hardened, store them in a freezer bag for about 1 month.
Woow this is the wonderful recipe. so delicious to taste
My father used to make these every year at Christmas time. Yummy and so easy!
Can the La Choy Asian-style crunchy noodles be used instead of strictly chow mein noodles?
Yes, those should work!
These are fabulous! I substituted creamy peanut butter and returned to my teenage years when I discovered this yummy treat.
You can gently stir in mini marshmallows at the end for a twist
I used pumpkin spice chips and ancho chile powder, walnuts
How long do these last out at room temp?
Once the butterscotch haystacks are set (hardened), you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container, where they should keep for at least a couple of days. If you store them in the refrigerator, they will last much longer.
Do they freeze well?