Best Chow Mein Noodle Haystacks Recipes

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HAYSTACKS CANDY



Haystacks Candy image

Haystacks -- chow mein candy -- are always a hit. They are simple to make, with only four ingredients, and the candy is crunchy and delicious!

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cookies & Candy     Candy

Time 8m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or chunky peanut butter)
1/2 cup peanuts
2 cups chow mein noodles (crumbled slightly, if desired)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Lay a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the countertop.
  • Put the butterscotch chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl or container. Microwave at 50% power for about 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the butterscotch chips are melted.
  • In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, peanuts, melted butterscotch chips, and chow mein noodles, stirring gently to coat the noodles thoroughly.
  • Drop teaspoons of the mixture onto the parchment paper. Let them stand at room temperature until set.
  • Transfer candies to a container, separated by sheets of waxed paper.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS



Butterscotch Haystacks image

The fact that they are both delicious and extremely easy makes them a big winner in my book! Hope you like them, too! These would be a wonderful addition to a christmas cookie tray, or for fall school parties (if there are no peanut allergies in the class).

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 5m

Yield 20 haystacks

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces butterscotch chips
3 tablespoons peanut butter
5 ounces chow mein noodles

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 57.6, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.6

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