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Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks: Your Easy No-Bake Delight!


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  • Author: Fryish
  • Total Time: 15 minutes + chill time
  • Yield: 1216 haystacks 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, crunchy, peanut-buttery clusters crowned with rich melted chocolate—an irresistible no-bake treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips
  • 3 cups chow mein noodles or cornflake cereal
  • 1 cup melted chocolate (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: crushed peanuts for extra crunch

Instructions

  1. Gently melt peanut butter with butterscotch (or peanut butter) chips until smooth.
  2. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  3. Add chow mein noodles or cornflakes, coating fully.
  4. Scoop rustic mounds onto parchment paper.
  5. Spoon or drizzle melted chocolate over each haystack.
  6. Chill in fridge 20–30 minutes until firm.
  7. Best enjoyed at room temp for maximum crunch.

Notes

  • For a crunchier texture, add crushed peanuts.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: No-bake (melt only)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 haystack
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg