creamy peanut butter with crunchy noodles and butterscotch
These Creamy Peanut Butter Crunch Noodle Clusters are an easy, no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, crunchy chow mein noodles, and sweet butterscotch chips. The result is a delightful mix of flavors and textures in each bite, perfect for quick holiday treats, potlucks, or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts or chopped pretzels (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Melt Peanut Butter and Butterscotch: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the chow mein noodles (and peanuts or pretzels if using) to the melted peanut butter mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly without breaking the noodles too much.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small clusters.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the clusters are set.
- Serve: Once set, enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the clusters before chilling.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
- Substitute the butterscotch chips with chocolate or white chocolate chips for variation.