Haystack Candy Tower Delight (Printable)

Layers of crunchy noodles, chocolates, and toasted coconut create a fun, shareable 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Fun layered presentation perfect for sharing
02 -
  • Swap butterscotch or chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a richer flavor
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and omit peanuts
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking when layering the candies
  • Allow each layer to fully set before adding the next for stability
Return