Butterscotch Haystacks.
It’s a cookie?
It’s a candy?
Not quite sure what you call it….
but it is a scrumptious little treat!
Does anyone remember these little gems from their childhood?
A simple mixture of crunchy chow mein noodles, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and dry roasted peanuts make a treat that looks like a tiny little haystack and is just the right mixture of sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy.
I made these for a “Wizard of Oz” party, thinking they were just the thing to do with the leftover “straw” that fell out of Scarecrow.
There are a variety of ways people have made them through the generations…
With our without the peanuts… with or without the peanut butter.
Some add a bit of vegetable oil.
Some add a a mixture of chocolate and butterscotch chips.
How about you?
Here is how I made them.
And if you haven’t tried them, they are definitely worth a try! Super easy and super yummy!
Butterscotch Haystacks
- 1 12-oz. bag La Choy Chow Mein Noodles
- 2 11-oz bags Butterscotch Chips
- 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
Directions:
Melt butterscotch chips in a large microwavable bowl in microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds. Stir again. Add peanut butter. Microwave 30 more seconds, and stir well. At this point, mine is completely melted. Add 30 second increments if necessary according to your microwave’s power until all is melted and smooth. (If necessary, you can add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to create a smoother texture, but do not overcook or it will create a thick, gunky texture that will not work.)
Add bag of chow mein noodles and peanuts and stir gently until all noodles and peanuts are coated and ingredients are well combined.
Working relatively quickly before mixture cools, drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment paper. Allow to set for several hours. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or serve.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
OMG!!! What’s that was my first thought! As you write: Is it a cookie? Is it a candy? 🙂 Interesting recipe!!! I even can’t imagine how that taste!!! It’s pity I’m not it USA 😀
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I hope you come someday and I will gift you with so many wonderful things including hugs 💛
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🙂 Maybe you will visit Latvia, and we can cook together 😀
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Thanks, Jodi!
My mom used to make these and always called them “Hawaiian Haystacks.” We loved them, and thanks for the recipe!
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👍😉💛
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Jodi, my stepmom makes these every Christmas! Delicious candy!😉❤️
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😉👍
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They look ‘yummy’!
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👍😉
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Wow Jodi must say a great recipe and sounds delicious
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👍😉
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Thanks
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These look delicious and would make great egg nests for Easter.
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Yes they would with tiny bird eggs or jelly beans in them.
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I’ve never heard of these but my heavens they look amazing! 😋
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That’s a good word for them. 😉
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Whatever you call them, I’m happy to eat them!
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👍😉
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I do remember these from my childhood and I haven’t thought of them in years! They are so yummy!!
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an oldie but goodie!
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Looks great, thank you. I don’t think I’ve ever had these.
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they are fun 🙂
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My Gram made something like this with all of her wee “helpers” long, long before the noble microwave made it’s appearance! I remember the peanut butter and “twigs”, the rest is a mystery to me now. What I do recall is the fun we had in the process and in the consumption of the results! Thank-you for this sweet recipe and a trip down memory lane!!
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I always love hearing from you Ellen! 🙂
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This is an oldie but a goodie Jodi! Thank you for reminding me of this fun easy treat, going on our menu!! The kiddos will love these!
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don’t you just love the nostalgic recipes that carry so many memories too! 🙂
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We are having a cookie exchange at my next book club, these will be perfect! One person is a vegan, this looks vegan, right? But I’m also bringing your pumpkin snickerdoodles, I just have to!!
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wooohoo! Hope they are both hits!!! Let me know 🙂 What is the book you are discussing?
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The Soul of an Octopus, the one I told you about yesterday I think it was. Highly recommended! I finished it in two sittings. 🙂
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Oh yes. Duh!! Sorry. I’ll have to get it.
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just ordered 🙂
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You won’t regret it! Just mesmerizing.
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I got it on audible and just listened to the first chapter on a nice hour-long stroll with Charlie this morning. You are right – drew me in right from the start! Listening to the author read it with such passion is really enjoyable. I want to savor it and save it for my walks I think as it is so enjoyable!
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Oh wow, I can only imagine what it would be like to listen to the author’s voice. She’s so very passionate about her work…
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These are a favorite of mine! You have my taste buds watering again!
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🙂
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I do not recall these little gems, but flip they sound A M A Z I N G 🙂
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lol – Flip – the are – 🙂
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Oh, yes! I remember these!! I like your addition of nuts. 😄 Sounds like the perfect cookie for your party. Enjoy! 😍
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They are fun 🙂
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What a great idea. Perfect for a party snack! Jodi you always have the best snack ideas.
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awh! Thanks Sharon!
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We’re on the same sweet wavelength this week, Jodi. I don’t think I’ve made haystacks in years, and they’re one of Mark’s favorite treats. Adding to the shopping list…
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Hooray! Maybe a post about them? I wish you wrote more than once a week…… hmmmm. now that you are retired…. c’mon – go for TWO!! 🙂
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A haystacks post–I like that idea…I could link to yours, too…
I am amazed at how quickly the time goes in retirement. I’ve started a little grant-writing enterprise, and I am busier than I ever expected to be with that.
But…much of my time crunch is self-created. I’ll have to play with the idea of twice a week… a food post and a ‘life’ post? Good ‘food’ for thought, Jodi!
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ooooo I like it!!! no pressure – but…… hehe – love your writing. Don’t make yourself too busy! But ENJOY and choose things you love to do. Lucky lady!!!
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It’s that ‘love to do’ part that makes me think about writing more!
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❤️
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Oh yes I do remember these! Yumm
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I smile at the memories 🙂
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yes me too
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Who cares which it is? I love the idea of this.
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👍😉🤣
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I have always loved these and also, the white chocolate version of these!! Yummy and you did a great job for the Wizard of Oz treats; all of them!
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👍😉👠🌈
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Now that’s an interesting combination…:)
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I’ll bet you would like it!!!
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