Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks combining melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy chow mein noodles. These no-bake treats are perfect for quick snacks or party desserts, with optional butterscotch chips and salted peanuts for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 20 haystacks 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if preferred)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chow mein noodles (crunchy, from a can)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (optional, for sweeter flavor)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate & peanut butter: Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is completely smooth. Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully blended and uniform.
- Add the crunch: Gently fold in the crunchy chow mein noodles and salted peanuts if using, ensuring all pieces are well coated in the chocolate and peanut butter mixture without breaking the noodles.
- Shape the haystacks: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop portions of the mixture onto the sheet and shape into small, mound-like “haystacks.”
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the haystacks are firm and set properly.
- Serve & store: Once firm, serve the haystacks immediately or transfer them into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet if a sweeter taste is desired.
- Butterscotch chips add a unique flavor but are optional to keep the recipe simple.
- Be gentle when folding in the chow mein noodles to keep them crunchy and intact.
- Store haystacks in the fridge to prevent melting and maintain their shape.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the chow mein noodles are certified gluten-free or substitute with gluten-free crunchy noodles or pretzels.
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