Description

These Chocolate Haystacks are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of chocolate and butterscotch with the crunch of chow mein noodles and peanuts. Easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!

Ingredients

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For Chocolate Haystacks:

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother texture)
3 cups crispy chow mein noodles
1 cup salted peanuts

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Instructions

Melt the Chocolate and Butterscotch: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil if using.
Add Noodles and Peanuts: Once fully melted, fold in the chow mein noodles and salted peanuts until everything is evenly coated.
Form Haystacks: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheet.
Chill: Let the haystacks cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours, or refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.

Notes

You can swap peanuts for almonds or cashews, or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
These store well in an airtight container for up to a week and freeze beautifully for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 haystack
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 2mg