Haystack Candy Tower Delight (Printable)

A crunchy, layered candy tower featuring butterscotch, pretzels, chocolate, coconut, and peanuts.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Base Layer

01 - 2 cups chow mein noodles, crispy and dry
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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Stir chow mein noodles gently into the butterscotch mixture to coat evenly. Drop heaping spoonfuls onto the baking sheet to form the base layer. Let set for 5 minutes.
04 - Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Fold in pretzel sticks and mini marshmallows gently.
05 - Spoon smaller mounds of the pretzel mixture over each butterscotch base to create the middle layer. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
06 - Melt white chocolate chips in a clean bowl. Stir in toasted shredded coconut and chopped roasted peanuts.
07 - Top each candy tower with a small dollop of the white chocolate mixture.
08 - Let the towers firm at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving stacked on a platter.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Fun layers of crunchy and creamy textures that delight the palate.
  • Perfect for sharing as an impressive dessert tower.
  • Customizable with simple swaps for diet preferences or flavors.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Gently fold ingredients to maintain crunch and texture.
  • Let layers fully set before stacking to avoid collapsing.
  • Refrigerate towers for firmer candies and easier handling.
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