Description
Sweet slow cooker butterscotch haystacks bring nostalgic comfort to dessert lovers. Crisp chow mein noodles combined with creamy butterscotch create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz (311 g) butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) peanut butter
- 4 cups crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup (75 g) roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or wax paper to facilitate easy removal of the haystacks.
- Combine butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold peanuts into the melted butterscotch-peanut butter mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully add chow mein noodles to the mixture, delicately coating each noodle with the butterscotch blend using two forks.
- Drop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating rustic haystack shapes with gentle precision.
- Refrigerate the haystacks for approximately 30 minutes, or until they firm up and hold their distinctive shape.
- Once set, remove from the refrigerator and serve at room temperature, enjoying the crisp texture and rich butterscotch flavor.
Notes
- Experiment with different nut varieties like almonds or cashews to add unique textures and flavor profiles to your haystacks.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional chow mein noodles with gluten-free crispy rice noodles or rice cereal to maintain the crunchy texture.
- Keep an eye on microwave heating to prevent burning by stirring frequently and using low power settings, which helps achieve a smooth, even melting of butterscotch chips.
- Store haystacks in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the refrigerator to maintain their crisp texture and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg