Peanut Butter and Butterscotch Haystacks

An old fashioned favorite that has become a holiday tradition that we should really be making all year round!

Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings pieces

Calories 513kcal

Author Creative Culinary

Ingredients

2 cups Butterscotch Morsels I prefer Ghirardelli; no artificial flavorings
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
10 oz chow mein noodles
1 cup salted peanuts

Instructions

Line cookie sheets with parchment or wax paper.
Put the morsels into a double boiler and heat over medium hot but not boiling water. When the morsels begin to melt; stir them occasionally until completely melted and smooth. Turn the heat to low and stir in the peanut butter until well blended.
Combine the chow mein noodles and peanuts in a large bowl and pour the butterscotch/peanut butter mixture over them and stir until all the ingredients are well coated.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until set. Can be stored at room temp during the winter; during the summer might require refrigeration.

Notes

The mixture can also be melted in the Microwave.

Microwave morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Proceed as per recipe directions.

Want more goodies? I've also added mini marshmallows on occasion but had none on hand. If you would like them, add a cup to a cup and a half to the mix along with the chow mein noodles and peanuts.

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