Butterscotch Haystacks

(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)

Source: BNB

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) Butterscotch Flavored Morsels.
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter.
  • 1 can (8.5 oz.) or 2 cans (5 oz. each) chow mein noodles.
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
  • 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows (optional)

Directions

  1. LINE trays with wax paper.

  2. DOUBLE BOILER METHOD:

  3. PLACE morsels in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Do not cover. When most of the morsels are shiny, stir just until melted. (Prevent water from coming in contact with morsels.) Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles,nuts and /or marshmallows; proceed as above.

  4. MICROWAVE morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Add chow mein noodles , nuts and /or marshmallows; toss until all ingredients are coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared trays. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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