No Bake Butterscotch Haystack Cookies Recipe
Crunchy chow mein noodles, peanuts and butterscotch and peanut butter morsels transform into Butterscotch Haystacks! These treats take only minutes to make. Topped with a pinch of salt they become the perfect salty-sweet treat!
Servings 30 servings
Calories 123kcal
Cost $9
Ingredients
- 5 oz. can chow mein noodles crunchy dried noodles
- 1 cup peanuts salted
- 11 oz. bag butterscotch chips
- 10 oz. bag peanut butter chips
- 1 tablespoon canola oil can substitute corn or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the butterscotch, peanut butter chips and canola oil to the pan. Stir often until the candies are melted and the mixture is smooth and silky - about five minutes.
- Stir in the peanuts and carefully fold in the chow mein noodles.
- Drop by small spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Smaller treats are better than big ones, they are super rich!
- If you're adding the salt, sprinkle now while they are still sticky.*
- Refrigerate until firm. Package into small ziplock bags and refrigerate until you're ready to enjoy them.
Notes
* The pinch of sea salt on top is optional. I like with salt because it helps balance the sweetness, Dan prefers them without. Both are delicious!
- You can substitute 2 cups crushed pretzels or corn flakes for the chow mein noodles.
- These freeze great! Package them individually and freeze for up to a month.
Variations for this treat!
- Swap out the chow mein noodles for pretzels or cornflakes.
- Replace the peanut butter or butterscotch morsels with white chocolate or dark chocolate chips!
- Change it up and add mini marshmallows or coconut flakes.
- Sprinkles can make them festive for any occasion!
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg