Ingredients:

  • 11 oz butterscotch chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups fried chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. Prepare your station. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Note: This prevents the sticky sugar from bonding to your pans.
  2. Combine the bases. Place 11 oz butterscotch chips and 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter in a large glass bowl.
  3. Melt the mixture. Microwave on medium power in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and velvety.
  4. Season the gold. Stir in 0.5 tsp sea salt. Note: Adding salt to the liquid ensures it is distributed evenly.
  5. Add the crunch. Gently fold in 4 cups fried chow mein noodles and 1 cup salted roasted peanuts.
  6. Incorporate the chew. Toss in 0.5 cup mini marshmallows and stir until just combined but not melted.
  7. Portion the haystacks. Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded mounds onto the prepared sheets.
  8. Final set. Let the cookies sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until firm and matte in appearance.