Haystack Candy Tower Delight (Print View)

Crunchy layers of butterscotch, chocolate, pretzels, and coconut create a whimsical sweet tower.

# Components:

→ Base Layer

01 - 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
02 - 1 cup butterscotch chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

→ Middle Layer

04 - 2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into thirds
05 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
06 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

→ Top Layer

07 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
08 - 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
09 - 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Gently fold crispy chow mein noodles into the melted butterscotch mixture to coat thoroughly. Drop heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet to form the base layer. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
04 - Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a clean microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Stir in pretzel sticks and mini marshmallows gently to combine.
05 - Spoon smaller mounds of the middle layer mixture atop each base layer mound. Let set for 5 minutes.
06 - Melt white chocolate chips in a clean bowl. Stir in toasted shredded coconut and chopped roasted peanuts.
07 - Dollop the white chocolate mixture over each candy tower to finish the assembly.
08 - Allow the candy towers to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm. Serve stacked on a platter for an engaging presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun shareable treat
  • Easy to prepare in layers
02 -
  • Contains peanuts and milk allergens
  • May contain gluten from chow mein noodles and pretzels
03 -
  • Use creamy peanut butter for easy melting and binding
  • Let each layer set properly to maintain the tower shape
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