Holiday Butterscotch Haystacks Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt chips and peanut butter in microwave (about 2 minutes in mine, stir halfway through).
• Stir in chow mein noodles and drop onto wax paper (a heaping tablespoon per haystack).
• Enjoy!

BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACK COOKIES

Steps:

• Prepare a baking sheet by lining with wax paper. Set aside.
• In the microwave or medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips until smooth (see note below).
• Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until well combined. Add the chow mein noodles and roasted peanuts. Stir gently until combined.
• Drop rounded tablespoon scoops of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Allow to set for several hours or overnight.
• You can also speed up this process by placing them in the refrigerator. Then enjoy!

HOLIDAY BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, melt butterscotch chips in the microwave.
• Mix in the peanut butter.
• Add the marshmallows and the noodles.
• Stir to coat noodles.
• Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper.
• Allow to set up (takes an hour or so at room temperature).
• Best kept covered in refrigerator (if you have any left!).

HOLIDAY HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of water in a pot to a simmer. Add the semisweet and milk chocolate to a bowl and place over the pot of simmering water. Allow to melt, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the noodles, almonds and pistachios to a large bowl and set aside.
• When the chocolate has melted completely, pour over the noodle and nut mixture. Mix until everything is well coated in the melted chocolate.
• Using 2 spoons, drop tablespoon mounds onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle the holiday sprinkles over the top. Allow to dry completely before storing, about 1 hour.

HOME

Steps:

• Line trays with wax paper.
• 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. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until all ingredients are coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared trays. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Double Boiler Method: Place morsels in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Do not cover. When most of the morsels are shiny, stir just until melted. (Prevent water from coming in contact with morsels.) Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.

BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• On top of a double boiler, melt the butterscotch chips with peanut butter. Remove from heat and mix together until well blended.
• Gently stir in the salted peanuts, and chow mein noodles until well combined.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheets. Allow the cookies to set for 2-3 hours or overnight. If you want the cookies to set quickly, you can place them in the refrigerator.

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt the butterscotch chips in a double boiler over simmering water.
• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butterscotch and peanut butter. Add noodles and peanuts and mix well. Drop the batter by the heaped tablespoon onto waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and set, about 20 minutes.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a microwave or large metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Gently stir in noodles., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.