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peanut butter haystacks no bake

Peanut Butter Haystacks No Bake Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: daily taste bites
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Peanut Butter Haystacks No Bake cookies are a quick and easy treat made with crispy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and sweet butterscotch or chocolate chips. With their crunchy texture and nest-like shape, these no-bake cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday sweet snack.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups crispy chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips (or chocolate chips)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Melt butterscotch or chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl using 30-second microwave intervals or a double boiler.
  2. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in chow mein noodles (and marshmallows if using), coating evenly.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined trays, shaping into “haystacks.”
  5. Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower butter or cookie butter.
  • Add festive toppings like sprinkles, candy-coated chocolates, or mini eggs for special occasions.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for 2 weeks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 170kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg