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Butterscotch haystack cookies served on a white cake stand
5 from 2 votes

Butterscotch Haystacks

Butterscotch haystacks are a super simple no-bake treat that is delicious any time of year! They take just 4 ingredients and a few minutes to make.
Author Diana
Servings 30 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips Note 1
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter Note 2
  • ½ cup roasted salted peanuts Note 3
  • 2 cups unflavored chow mein noodles Note 4

Instructions

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • On top of a double boiler, melt the butterscotch chips with peanut butter. Remove from heat and mix together until well blended.
  • Gently stir in the salted peanuts, and chow mein noodles until well combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheets. Allow the cookies to set for 2-3 hours or overnight. If you want the cookies to set quickly, you can place them in the refrigerator.

Notes

  1. Not a butterscotch fan? It’s ok, this recipe works just as well with semisweet or white chocolate chips instead of the butterscotch ones! 
  2. Don’t use crunchy peanut butter. In crunchy peanut butter, the nuts make it so there is less actual peanut butter, and we need the peanut butter to make the coating. Creamy peanut butter works best. 
  3. Swap the nuts out. You can leave the peanuts out of this recipe if you prefer, or swap them out for cashews, almonds, or walnuts.
  4. Buy unflavored chow mein noodles. If you shop at an Asian market, and possibly at some supermarkets, you might find spicy or seasoned crunchy noodles. For this recipe, you want plain ones.
  5. Storing. Store your haystack cookies in an airtight container for up to three days. You can keep them at room temperature, but if it’s warm in your home you might want to refrigerate them. You can also freeze haystacks in a freezer bag for 1-2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg