Chow Mein Noodle Haystacks Food

HOLIDAY HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of water in a pot to a simmer. Add the semisweet and milk chocolate to a bowl and place over the pot of simmering water. Allow to melt, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the noodles, almonds and pistachios to a large bowl and set aside.
• When the chocolate has melted completely, pour over the noodle and nut mixture. Mix until everything is well coated in the melted chocolate.
• Using 2 spoons, drop tablespoon mounds onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle the holiday sprinkles over the top. Allow to dry completely before storing, about 1 hour.

HAYSTACKS CANDY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Lay a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the countertop.
• Put the butterscotch chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl or container. Microwave at 50% power for about 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the butterscotch chips are melted.
• In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, peanuts, melted butterscotch chips, and chow mein noodles, stirring gently to coat the noodles thoroughly.
• Drop teaspoons of the mixture onto the parchment paper. Let them stand at room temperature until set.
• Transfer candies to a container, separated by sheets of waxed paper.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE RICE NOODLE HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave (be careful not to scorch! - my 900W microwave takes 1.5 minutes on 70% power or about 70 seconds on high), stirring every 25 seconds or so until smooth. You can also use a double boiler on the stovetop.
• Stir in the noodles and marshmallows.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or parchment paper and allow cookies to harden (may have to chill in fridge).
• *Note: These are made by La Choy and come in a blue cardboard can. They are sold as a "topper" for salads or main dishes. Not to be confused with rice noodles that you would add a sauce to or use in a soup!

BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt chips and peanut butter in microwave (about 2 minutes in mine, stir halfway through).
• Stir in chow mein noodles and drop onto wax paper (a heaping tablespoon per haystack).
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a microwave or large metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Gently stir in noodles., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.

QUICK HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Mix chicken soup and chicken together in a saucepan; stir in enough milk to make a gravy-like consistency. Cook and stir chicken sauce over medium heat until smooth and heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Spoon 1/2 cup rice onto 8 plates. Layer each serving of rice with chow mein noodles, the chicken mixture, pineapple, Cheddar cheese, celery, green peppers, green onions, coconut, almonds, and a drizzle of soy sauce, respectively.