Description
Halloween Haystacks are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with crunchy chow mein noodles coated in a smooth blend of butterscotch chips and peanut butter, these treats are decorated with candy eyes and vanilla frosting for a creepy-cute look. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or Halloween-themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 candy eyes each (for decoration)
- 1 tub vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: Melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix with Noodles: Pour the melted mixture over the crunchy chow mein noodles and mix thoroughly until all noodles are evenly coated with the butterscotch-peanut butter mixture.
- Shape Haystacks: Scoop the coated noodles onto parchment paper and shape them into haystack forms as desired.
- Add Candy Eyes: Place two candy eyes on each haystack to give them a fun Halloween look.
- Decorate with Frosting: Fill a ziplock bag or pastry bag with vanilla frosting and pipe zigzag lines across the haystacks for decoration.
- Set the Haystacks: Allow the haystacks to set until the frosting hardens and they are firm enough to pick up. For faster setting and maintaining shape, refrigerate the treats until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use crunchy chow mein noodles to maintain the crisp texture essential for haystacks.
- If you don’t have butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips can be used as a substitute.
- Peanut butter can be swapped with almond butter for a different nutty flavor or to accommodate allergies, but it may alter texture slightly.
- Allow the haystacks to cool at room temperature before refrigerating to avoid condensation making them soggy.
- Keep the haystacks stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
