Butterscotch Haystacks

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Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a journalist and food writer who has authored multiple cookbooks.
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Stephanie Gallagher
Published on 06/28/19 by Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a journalist and food writer who has authored multiple cookbooks.
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Updated 06/28/19

Butterscotch Haystacks
Butterscotch Haystacks. Stephanie Gallagher
  • Total: 8 mins
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 3 mins
  • Refrigerate: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 48 servings

I like to make this butterscotch haystacks recipe for bake sales and potlucks, because it is so quick and easy. You only need a few ingredients for this recipe, and you can make them in the microwave -- perfect for last-minute desserts or snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3 ounces. chow mein noodles, broken
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps to Make It

  1. Place butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container. Heat on 50% power for 3-5 minutes. Stir, and repeat, if necessary, until the chips are melted.

  2. Stir in the chow mein noodles and peanuts, breaking up the noodles as you do so.

  3. Drop by rounded tablespoonsful onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheets.

  4. Refrigerate 1-2 hours until hardened.

Variation:Instead of 1/2 cup of peanuts, try 1/4 cup of peanuts and 1/4 cup raisins.

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