Butterscotch Haystacks

These easy no-bake haystacks combine butterscotch chips and peanut butter with crunchy chow mein noodles and peanuts for a perfect sweet-salty treat. Ready in under an hour with just 5 ingredients.

Looking for a super quick treat that everyone loves? These butterscotch haystacks are my secret weapon! They’re crunchy, sweet, and salty all at once, and best of all – no oven needed. Just melt, mix, and watch them disappear. My family can barely wait for them to set before diving in!

Pure Kitchen Magic

There’s something special about treats that don’t need fancy equipment or complicated steps. Just four ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need. My kids love helping make these – though I have to watch them or all the noodles disappear before we’re done!

Shopping List

Chow Mein Noodles: These give that perfect crunch.
Salted Peanuts: Trust me, the salt makes everything pop.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Skip the natural kind for this one.
Butterscotch Chips: The secret to that amazing flavor.
Sea Salt: Just a pinch for the finish.

Let’s Make Some Magic

Melt And Mix: First up, grab your microwave-safe bowl. Dump in those butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each one. Keep going until it’s smooth and glossy – usually takes about 2 minutes total.
The Big Mix: Pour your crunchy noodles and peanuts into a big bowl. Now comes the fun part – drizzle that warm butterscotch mixture all over. Gently fold everything together until every noodle’s coated. Work quick though – it starts setting up fast!
Shape Those Stacks: Line your counter or a couple baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a spoon to drop little piles onto the paper. Don’t worry about making them perfect – those messy edges get extra crunchy!
The Waiting Game: Pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. I know it’s hard to wait, but they need time to firm up. A sprinkle of sea salt while they’re still a bit soft makes them extra special.