Description
Chocolate-lovers will adore these easy no-bake peanut butter haystacks that blend creamy peanut butter with crispy chow mein noodles. Crunchy clusters offer sweet satisfaction without heating the kitchen, perfect for quick dessert cravings you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz (312 g) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 5 oz (142 g) crispy chow mein noodles
- ½ cup (75 g) salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a smooth surface for assembling haystacks.
- Melting: Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in brief intervals and stirring consistently to achieve a silky, uniform mixture.
- Flavoring: Introduce vanilla extract and a subtle salt pinch to elevate the chocolate-peanut butter blend’s depth and complexity.
- Mixing: Thoroughly fold crispy chow mein noodles into the warm chocolate mixture, ensuring each noodle becomes completely enrobed with the rich coating.
- Forming: Utilize a spoon or cookie scoop to craft rustic clusters on the prepared parchment-lined sheet, allowing individual creativity in sizing and shape.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the haystacks for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until they transform into firm, delectable treats with a satisfying crunch.
- Serving: Remove haystacks from cooling area and present immediately, revealing their glossy chocolate exterior and intricate noodle texture.
- Storage: Preserve any remaining haystacks in an hermetic container within the refrigerator, maintaining optimal freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Stir chocolate-peanut butter mixture thoroughly during microwaving to avoid scorching and ensure smooth, glossy consistency.
- Control Noodle Coating: Fold chow mein noodles gently into warm mixture, ensuring each noodle gets evenly covered for balanced flavor and texture.
- Customize Cluster Size: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to create haystacks in different sizes based on personal preference and serving needs.
- Optimize Cooling Process: Choose refrigeration (30 minutes) or freezer (15 minutes) based on time availability, ensuring haystacks set completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 112 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