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Butterscotch Cashew Chow Mein Haystacks

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Crunchy, sweet and creamy are how I would describe these tasty Butterscotch Cashew Chow Mein Haystacks. The cashew is a new addition I had never tried before, but it added a lot of flavor to the recipe.

 This is an easy recipe to make with kids. I added just a touch of shortening so that the butterscotch chips melt really nice and smooth. As you can see, even with the tiny addition of 1 tsp. of shortening, the haystacks set up very nicely and the candy coating is smooth. Enjoy!

Plate filled with Butterscotch Cashew Haystacks: Melted butterscotch morsels, chow mein noodles and cashews in mounds, hardened.

Butterscotch Cashew Chow Mein Haystacks

Ali @ Jamhands.net
Only 4 ingredients and a few minutes are needed to make these delicious Butterscotch Cashew Haystacks.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 microwave safe mixing bowl
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 Tupperware for storing

Ingredients
  

  • 11 oz. bag butterscotch chips
  • 1 tsp. shortening
  • 5 oz. can crispy chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup cashews

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave safe dish, add the butterscotch chips and shortening together. Heat in 15 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted. Stir well until glossy and smooth.
  • Add the chow mein noodles and cashews and gently stir well until thoroughly coated with the butterscotch.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper and allow to set up. After they have set up, store in a Tupperware at room temperature.

Notes

Recipe by Jam Hands.

Nutrition

Serving: 1haystackCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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6 Comments

  2. I haven't had Butterscotch Haystacks in years! I love your addition of cashews. Perfect!

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