Here’s a quick and easy no-bake recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks—a crunchy, sweet, and salty treat that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or holiday gifts!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks
Prep Time: 10 mins | Chill Time: 30 mins (chilling) | Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12-15 haystacks
Ingredients:
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2 cups (150g) chow mein noodles (or crispy chow mein-style noodles)
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1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark/milk chocolate)
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½ cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
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¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional toppings:
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Crushed peanuts
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Mini marshmallows
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Drizzle of melted white chocolate
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Instructions:
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Melt Chocolate & Peanut Butter:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth (about 1-2 mins total).
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Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Mix with Noodles:
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In a large bowl, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the chow mein noodles.
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Gently fold until fully coated (try not to break noodles).
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Form Haystacks:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Use a fork to shape into small “haystack” mounds.
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Optional: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or press in mini marshmallows while still soft.
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Chill & Set:
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes (or freeze for 15 mins) until firm.
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Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
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Tips & Variations:
✅ Gluten-Free? Use gluten-free crispy rice noodles or puffed rice cereal.
✅ Nut-Free? Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
🔥 Extra Crunch: Add ½ cup roasted peanuts or rice krispies.
🍫 Different Chocolate: Try white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
Storage:
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Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
These haystacks are irresistibly crunchy, sweet, and salty—great for gifting or a quick dessert fix! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks. 😊🍫🥜