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Peanut Butter Haystacks

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup salted peanuts
2 cups chow mein noodles

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Directions

Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter on top of a double boiler, or in a microwave. Blend together.
Stir peanuts and noodles gently into the melted peanut butter mixture.
Drop dough by forkfuls onto waxed paper. Cool until set.

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We love these snacks. Sometimes, I vary this up and use Reese's peanut butter chips or either dark or semi sweet chips in place of the butterscotch chips. It's all a matter of what you like or have on hand. The kids LOVE to make these. NOTE: I rarely keep wax paper on hand, I just drop them on tin foil.

—Sarah Jo

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Apr 09, 2012

Even after I added more peanut butter and peanut butter chips, I couldn't get it to stick together.

—MimiV

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Feb 22, 2007

I have been making these for 13 years. They are my husband's favorite dessert. SO easy and wonderful!! At Easter, I make them deeper around the edges, with a depression in the middle and put 3 small jellybeans in the center. They look like small birds nests. Really cute!!

—Reagan

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Dec 23, 2003

The best haystacks recipe! Be careful about the amount of peanut butter--it will still taste great, but may get sticky.

—ZBALD1

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Apr 22, 2008

I replaced the peanuts with rice krispies and marshmallow. Yummy!!

—kridanpiper

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Dec 31, 2004

Unbelievably simple and delicious. After tasting at a cookie swap, I immediately looked up the recipe. I followed others' advice and flattened mine a little to make easier to bite. Had to chill mine to get them to totally harden, but I doubled the recipe and may have gone heavy on the peanut butter. Will DEFINATELY make again!

—SweetTooth

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Dec 07, 2010

This was my first time making Haystacks and they turned out great!!! I didn't have a double boiler, so I melted my butterscotch chips & peanut butter in the microwave. I've made this recipe twice in the last 2 weeks. Second time, I doubled it. Wonderful!

—samantha

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Dec 07, 2002

this is a great cookie....another variation is to use a few milk choc. chips along with the butterscotch and leave out the p.b.....yum!

—MADYMOM

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Nutrition

Calories
219 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
16.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
14.8 g
23%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
4.8 g
10%

Sodium
147 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter Haystacks

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 219
Calories from Fat: 133

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.8g 23 %
Saturated Fat 5.4g 27 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 147mg 6 %
Potassium 145mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 4.8g 10 %
Sugars 10.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 27 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.