Peanut Butter Shoestring Haystacks are the ultimate no-bake treat—sweet, salty, crunchy, and ready in minutes. These nostalgic, candy–meets–snack clusters are perfect for holidays, parties, cookie trays, or anytime you want something irresistible without turning on the oven. The combination of creamy peanut butter, melty butterscotch, and crunchy potato sticks creates a flavor and texture contrast that keeps everyone reaching for “just one more.”
What makes these haystacks so appealing is how effortlessly they come together. The warm peanut butter–butterscotch mixture coats every strand of shoestring potatoes, transforming simple pantry staples into a fun, crave-worthy confection. The optional peanuts add extra crunch and a deeper salty nutty note, making the clusters even more satisfying. Once scooped onto a tray, they set quickly into glossy, golden mounds of sweet-and-salty bliss.
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These treats store well, travel easily, and are endlessly customizable. Whether you’re making them with kids, prepping for a party, or simply giving in to a craving, haystacks are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. A drizzle of chocolate or a handful of marshmallows can instantly take them in new directions while keeping that classic crunch.
Servings and Timing
Yield: 24 haystacks
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (11–12 oz) bag butterscotch chips
- 4 cups shoestring potato sticks
- 1 cup salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions:
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