Description
Sweet meets salty in these chocolate peanut butter haystacks, where crispy noodles dance with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Crunchy, indulgent bites promise a delightful escape you’ll savor with every delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the haystacks.
- Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each burst until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Stir vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently fold chow mein noodles into the chocolate mixture, ensuring each noodle is completely coated with the rich, creamy blend.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop and shape the mixture into individual haystack mounds on the prepared baking sheet, allowing for varying sizes based on preference.
- Refrigerate the haystacks for 20-30 minutes at 40°F (4°C) to solidify and set the chocolate coating.
- Remove from the refrigerator and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize Chocolate Intensity by choosing dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Swap chow mein noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice noodles or crispy rice cereal for celiac-friendly options.
- Keep peanut butter flexible by using almond, sunflower, or cashew butter for nut-free variations or different flavor profiles.
- Store haystacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, ensuring maximum crunch and preventing chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg