PB & Butterscotch Haystacks
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6 dozen candies
📖 Description: Tasty treats good for any occasion, these haystacks are mounded with a mixture of peanut butter, butterscotch chips, marshmallows, and chow mein noodles. To enjoy in a snap, make them the microwave way.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 3 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions:
- Microwave butterscotch chips in a large, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir.
- Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter until well-blended.
- Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until coated.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Double Boiler Method:
- Melt butterscotch chips over hot (not boiling) water; stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 776.5
- Fat: 43.9g
- Saturated Fat: 17.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 395.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 88.3g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 54.7g
- Protein: 13.2g
These PB & Butterscotch Haystacks are a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, making them perfect for satisfying your cravings. Whether you’re craving a quick treat or preparing for a special occasion, these haystacks are sure to please. With just a handful of ingredients and two simple methods of preparation, you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, with the option to use either the microwave or a double boiler, you can choose the method that works best for you. So go ahead, indulge in these irresistible haystacks and enjoy every delicious bite!
