Description
Homemade butterscotch peanut noodle delight blends rich flavors from Asian cuisine. Crunchy noodles and smooth peanut butter create a delectable treat you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (226 g/8 oz) crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1 cup (170 g/6 oz) butterscotch chips
- ½ cup (60 g/2 oz) salted peanuts or chopped pretzels
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface for crafting sweet clusters.
- Base Creation: In a microwave-safe bowl, merge peanut butter and butterscotch chips, creating a smooth, glossy foundation for the confection.
- Melting Process: Microwave the mixture in short 20-second intervals, stirring between each cycle to prevent burning and achieve a uniform, velvety texture.
- Noodle Integration: Introduce chow mein noodles into the warm mixture, carefully folding to ensure complete and even coating while preserving their crisp structure.
- Optional Enhancement: Consider adding chopped peanuts or crushed pretzels to elevate the textural complexity and flavor profile of the clusters.
- Cluster Formation: Artfully spoon the noodle mixture onto the prepared parchment, forming bite-sized morsels with rustic appeal.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the baking sheet for 30 minutes, allowing the clusters to solidify and develop a satisfying crunch.
- Serving and Storage: Detach clusters from the parchment and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
Prevent Burning Technique: Microwave in short, controlled 20-second intervals to avoid scorching the delicate butterscotch and peanut butter mixture, stirring between each burst for even melting.
Texture Preservation Hack: Fold chow mein noodles gently to maintain their crispy structure while ensuring complete coating with the creamy mixture, preventing soggy clusters.
Temperature Control Strategy: Refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes to achieve the perfect set and crunch, creating a satisfying bite that’s neither too soft nor too hard.
Customization Pro Tip: Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, pretzels, or dark chocolate chips to elevate the basic recipe and create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the core texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg