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Old October 11th, 2006, 08:48 AM
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Default No-bake Butterscotch Haystacks

Recipe Name: NO-BAKE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS
Category: CANDIES
Serves: 24

1 Cup Butterscotch Chips
Each - (Hershey's)
1/2 Cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chips
1 tb Shortening
Each -(do not use butter,
Each - margarine or oil)
1 1/2 Cup Chow mein noodles
Each -- coarsely broken

Line tray with wax paper. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place
butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave at
HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an
additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until
chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately add
chow mein noodles; stir to coat. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls
onto prepared tray or into paper candy cups; let stand until firm. If
necessary, cover and refrigerate until firm. Store in tightly covered
container in refrigerator. About 2 dozen candies.
Variation:

Chocolate Haystacks: Substitute 1 cup Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Chips or Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chips for butterscotch chips. Proceed
as directed above with peanut butter chips, shortening and chow mein
noodles.

Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.
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