Haystacks Recipe
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Here’s an old-time favorite that my mom used to make every Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was younger, but I think fall is perfect for this special treat, appropriately called Haystacks. This Haystacks Recipe scream fall pumpkin picking, and tailgating time to me, don’t cha think? With a mere three ingredients these are prepped in no time for the best tasting haystack I’ve ever had.
Begin with butterscotch chips/morsels, chow mein noodles, and your nut of choice. The recipe usually calls for salted roasted peanuts, but I only had some slivered almonds on hand. They were perfect. If nut allergies are a concern, just omit them altogether. They’re still mighty good without them.
Melt the butterscotch chips according to package directions. I used the microwave melting method, M3 for short. Stir together the chow mein noodles and nuts, if you’re using them.
Pour the melted butterscotch over the noodle/nut mixture.
Gently combine until all noodles are coated.
On parchment or wax paper, drop little haystacks of goodness in heaping teaspoonfuls. Let cool and firm up. I stuck mine in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Serve right away or store in airtight containers.
A crunchy, sweet and nutty combination like this can’t be beat. If you’ve never tried these, give them a go soon. Makes a whopping 50-60 haystacks.
Enjoy!
Haystacks Recipe
Haystacks Recipe
Here's an old-time favorite that my mom used to make every Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was younger, but I think fall is perfect for this special treat, appropriately called Haystacks. They scream fall pumpkin picking, and tailgating time to me, don't cha think? With a mere three ingredients these are prepped in no time for the best tasting haystack I've ever had.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces butterscotch morsels
- 5 ounces chow mein noodles
- 1 1/2 cup chopped nuts (dry roasted peanuts, almonds, or cashews are a few good choices)
Instructions
- Melt butterscotch morsels according to package directions
- Combine noodles and nuts in a large bowl.
- Pour melted butterscotch over noodle/nut mixture and gently combine until all noodles are coated.
- Drop heaping teaspoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper and let cool. Serve or store in airtight containers.
Notes
Makes about 50-60.
Haystacks are one of my favorite fall treats! Love these!!!
These look absolutely amazing. And I dont think I have ever made them before! So you are going to be my first haystack. 😉
I love haystacks! I’ve only had them with chocolate but I’d bet the butterscotch if fabulous.
I’ve never seen haystacks before. Fun recipe!
One of my childhood faves!!!
I love your take on haystacks, I never thought of making them with butterscotch. Come to think of it, butterscotch sounds better than chocolate and goes better with fall. I’ll bet I can hide some other good things in them like oats and stuff that the kids won’t normally eat.
Do you have a recipe for your haystack?
All I can find require butterscotch.
i remember eating these as a kid . . . but they were chocolate . . . bet these butterscotch are yummerz too!!
LOve haystacks! These look yummy!
We never made haystacks but our teachers always did…so fun and delicious!
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Also try using rice noodles instead of the chow mein noodles 🙂
I’ve never made these, but over the years I have had several requests. Now I have a recipe!! Looks great 🙂
Love haystacks!
I found a recipe for these in an old family cookbook awhile back. They have since been a favorite. Yum!
I love haystacks! Those chow mein noodles don’t stand a chance in my house 🙂
Oh these are nummy! Can you believe that I have never made this. Well I’m about to fix that lil’ mistake asap.
Adding some mini marshmallows makes them even better
I totally remember these- a favorite for sure. Love the shot of that melted butterscotch- I just want to stick my finger in there and give it a taste!
Mmmmm, I used to love these! I wish there was a decent GF replacement for the noodles and butterscotch chips! Enjoy a few more for me! 🙂
Try Cheerios they have gluten free
Potato Sticks. That’s what I’m going to use
Or gluten free pretzels!
Oh my! I must try these, I used to love snacking on those chow mein noodles.
Oh, my gosh, I haven’t had these in years and years. They’re always a favorite. Thanks for the reminder, Amy.
Love these but have never made them – thought they had peanut butter in them? Gonna make some this fall!
Hey Kathy!
I think you can make them with peanut butter too. This is a simplified version.
~ Amy
I agree…with the peanut butter. Recipe did not call for it..we used 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter..
I use peanut butter chips. I prefer that taste to butterscotch but really you can use any chip (milk chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter….)