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Holiday Haystacks

Holiday haystacks are no-bake clusters made with butterscotch, creamy peanut butter, crunchy chow mein noodles, and salted peanuts. Chill them until firm, then enjoy the red and green candy pieces in every festive bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Refrigerating 45 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can (5 oz) chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 0.5 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces red and green

Equipment

  • 2 baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes total.
  3. Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts, then gently fold until evenly coated.
  4. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, making 24 clusters, and press a few candy-coated chocolate pieces onto each.
  5. Refrigerate the haystacks until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.

Notes

For neat clusters, press the candy pieces onto each while the mixture is still soft. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; these can be frozen. For a peanut-free variation, use sunflower seed butter and omit the peanuts.