Name: Peanut Butter–Butterscotch Haystacks
Ingredients: Let’s break down this beautiful simplicity:; 1 cup creamy peanut butter→ Smooth, rich, and the perfect flavor base.; 1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips→ Melts into a buttery, caramel-like coating that clings to every noodle.; 3 cups chow mein noodles→ The crunch that makes each bite exciting and addictive.; That’s it. No flour, no eggs, no waiting for things to rise. Just melt, stir, and stack.; Peanut Butter: The Creamy Base; You’ll want regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe — the kind like Jif or Skippy. It melts smoothly and blends easily with the butterscotch chips.; Avoid natural peanut butters unless they’re well stirred and not oily, as they can separate or cause the haystacks to be too soft.; Want to experiment?; Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a twist; Use crunchy peanut butter if you like added texture; Peanut butter not only adds flavor but also helps the haystacks hold their shape as they cool.; Butterscotch Chips: Sweet, Buttery Goodness; Butterscotch chips are a star in their own right. They add:; A sweet, caramel-like flavor; A glossy finish when melted with peanut butter; Just the right amount of chewiness once cooled; To melt them properly:; Combine chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.; Microwave in 20–25 second bursts, stirring between each one.; Stop as soon as it’s smooth and glossy.; 💡 Tip: Overheating can cause butterscotch chips to seize or become gritty. Go slow and stir well.; If you can’t find butterscotch chips, you can use white chocolate or milk chocolate chips instead, but the flavor will change (still delicious though!).

Description

Some treats are pure nostalgia — they don’t need fancy ingredients or techniques. Just a bowl, a microwave, and a few minutes of your time. These Peanut Butter–Butterscotch Haystacks are exactly that kind of magic. 🪄

Ingredients

Let’s break down this beautiful simplicity:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
→ Smooth, rich, and the perfect flavor base.
1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips
→ Melts into a buttery, caramel-like coating that clings to every noodle.
3 cups chow mein noodles
→ The crunch that makes each bite exciting and addictive.
That’s it. No flour, no eggs, no waiting for things to rise. Just melt, stir, and stack.

Peanut Butter: The Creamy Base
You’ll want regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe — the kind like Jif or Skippy. It melts smoothly and blends easily with the butterscotch chips.
Avoid natural peanut butters unless they’re well stirred and not oily, as they can separate or cause the haystacks to be too soft.
Want to experiment?
Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a twist
Use crunchy peanut butter if you like added texture
Peanut butter not only adds flavor but also helps the haystacks hold their shape as they cool.

Butterscotch Chips: Sweet, Buttery Goodness
Butterscotch chips are a star in their own right. They add:
A sweet, caramel-like flavor
A glossy finish when melted with peanut butter
Just the right amount of chewiness once cooled
To melt them properly:

Combine chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 20–25 second bursts, stirring between each one.
Stop as soon as it’s smooth and glossy.

💡 Tip: Overheating can cause butterscotch chips to seize or become gritty. Go slow and stir well.
If you can’t find butterscotch chips, you can use white chocolate or milk chocolate chips instead, but the flavor will change (still delicious though!).

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Instructions

Step-by-Step: How to Make Haystacks

Here’s how to make these in about 10–15 minutes total:

Melt the peanut butter & butterscotch
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine:
  - 1 cup peanut butter
  - 1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips
- Microwave in 20–25 second bursts, stirring between each.
- Continue until smooth and glossy — about 2 to 3 minutes total.
Mix in the noodles
- Add 3 cups of chow mein noodles to the bowl.
- Gently fold with a spatula until every strand is coated.
Form haystacks
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Use two spoons to scoop and drop mounds of the mixture.
- Lightly shape them into tall, rustic stacks.
Let them set
- Let the haystacks harden at room temperature for about 15–20 minutes.
- Or place in the fridge to set faster — 10 minutes and they’re good to go.