Description
Chocolate-drizzled “Peanut Butter Haystacks” deliver irresistible crunch with minimal kitchen effort. Quick ingredients combine into sweet, salty clusters that melt perfectly on hungry palates and satisfy snack cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 11 ounces (312 grams) butterscotch chips
- 5 ounces (142 grams) crispy chow mein noodles
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (75 grams) salted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to create a clean workspace for assembling the haystacks.
- Locate a microwave-safe bowl and combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Microwave the mixture in short 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each heating cycle to prevent scorching and create a smooth, glossy texture.
- Once the chocolate and peanut butter are completely melted and integrated, incorporate the vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold the crispy chow mein noodles into the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture, carefully coating each noodle to ensure maximum flavor distribution.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, carefully portion the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, creating clusters of varying sizes according to personal preference.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the haystacks to solidify for approximately 30 minutes, or expedite the process by placing them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Once the haystacks have completely set and achieved a firm consistency, remove them from the cooling area and serve immediately.
- Store any remaining haystacks in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain their quality for up to one week.
Notes
- Swap chow mein noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or crispy rice cereal for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use dark chocolate chips or sugar-free chocolate for a lower-sugar option that maintains the classic sweet-salty flavor profile.
- Experiment with adding crushed pretzels or toasted coconut flakes for extra crunch and textural complexity in the haystacks.
- Elevate the recipe by drizzling melted white chocolate or sprinkling sea salt on top after chilling for a gourmet touch that enhances visual appeal and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg