What are haystacks made of?

Haystacks are typically made from a simple mixture of butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and crunchy chow mein noodles. The combination makes a sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy treat.

What can I add to my haystacks recipe?

You can stir in mini marshmallows, salted peanuts, pretzels, or festive sprinkles. These add fun texture and color.

How long do haystacks last?

When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, haystacks last for about a week. In the fridge, they can keep a little longer around 10 days.

Are haystacks nachos?

No, they’re sweet no-bake desserts that only share the “stacked” look. Haystacks in dessert form are made of chow mein noodles, not tortilla chips.

Christmas Haystacks | Easy 3-Ingredient Holiday Treat

Description

A cheerful, no-bake treat that captures the magic of the holidays in just 10 minutes of prep! Christmas Haystacks combine sweet butterscotch, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy chow mein noodles into the easiest festive dessert ever.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (11-ounce) bag butterscotch chips

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups chow mein noodles

Optional: ½ cup mini marshmallows, ½ cup salted peanuts, or ¼ cup crushed pretzels for extra crunch

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Instructions

1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.

2. Remove from heat and gently fold in chow mein noodles until evenly coated.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax or parchment paper.

4. Let cool for 20 minutes, or until set and firm.

5. Store in an airtight container once completely hardened.

Notes

Let the haystacks cool fully before storing so they keep their shape.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate if it’s warm.

You can add mini marshmallows, crushed pretzels, or peanuts for extra crunch and flavor.

For a different twist, try swapping butterscotch chips for milk or white chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Easy & Decadent Christmas Desserts
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 haystack (about 35g)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg