Description
Looking for a quick dessert that doesn’t require an oven? These Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks are your new best friend! This no-bake treat combines crispy chow mein noodles with creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate for a sweet snack, holiday treat, or easy party dessert. Whether you’re craving chocolate food ideas or need easy recipes for entertaining, these haystacks are a must-try in your collection of dessert and snack ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and optional butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles, coating them completely with the mixture without breaking them.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a spoon or cookie scoop, shaping into rustic clusters.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm and set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Chow Mein Crunch: Make sure the noodles are fresh and crispy for the best texture.
Flavor Swaps: You can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter for variation.
Festive Finish: Add colored sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle for a themed treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg