Description
Peanut Butter Shoestring Haystacks are delightful no-bake cookies that blend creamy peanut butter with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips, combined with crunchy shoestring potato sticks for a unique twist. These easy-to-make treats require minimal ingredients and effort, making them perfect for quick snacking or holiday desserts.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Add-ins
- 3 cups shoestring potatoes
Instructions
- Melt the Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Stir continuously until all ingredients are fully melted and blended together, which should take about 15 minutes. Then, stir in the canola oil to enrich the mixture.
- Mix in Crunchy Potatoes: Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately fold in the shoestring potatoes. Stir thoroughly to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with the peanut butter and chocolate mixture, creating a sticky, crunchy batter.
- Form the Haystacks: Using a rounded spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto baking sheets lined with waxed paper. Space them out to prevent sticking.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and allow the haystacks to chill until firm, about 2 hours. Once set, they are ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe requires no baking, making it great for quick preparation.
- Shoestring potato sticks add a unique crunch and salty contrast to the sweet mixture.
- Ensure low heat when melting to avoid burning the chips and peanut butter.
- Store haystacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
