Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g, 1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 5 ounces (140g) butterscotch chips
  • 5 ounces (140g) chocolate chips
  • 5 ounces (approx. 5 cups) chow mein noodles

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil for 1 minute, continuing to stir constantly.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the butterscotch and chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles, coating them evenly with the chocolate mixture.
  7. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment paper.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the haystacks are firm.