No-Bake Butterscotch Haystacks
This butterscotch haystacks no bake recipe is a perfect choice for family fun time. You can even include chocolate eggs for no-bake bird nests! Crunchy chow mein noodles mix with rich butterscotch and peanut butter chips for the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup HERSHEY'S Butterscotch Chips
- 1/2 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
- 1-1/2 cups chow mein noodles (3-oz. can) , coarsely broken
Directions
- 1. Line tray with wax paper. Place butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl.
- 2. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
- 3. Immediately add chow mein noodles; stir to coat. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto prepared tray or into paper candy cups; let stand until firm. If necessary, cover and refrigerate until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator. Yields about 2 dozen candies.
- VARIATION:
- CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS: Substitute 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips, HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips for butterscotch chips. Proceed as directed above with peanut butter chips, shortening and chow mein noodles.
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