Money can be kind of tight around the holidays with all the gifts that have to be bought, but have any of you tried homemade gifts? We have some edible gift recipes on our site like this recipe for Butterscotch Haystacks, after all who doesn't love a yummy treat for the holidays?
Butterscotch Haystacks
1.Line trays with wax paper.
2.Microwave morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; Stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until all ingredients are coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared trays. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Double Boiler Method
Place morsels in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Do not cover. When most of the morsels are shiny, stir just until melted. (Prevent water from coming in contact with morsels.) Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.
For other great edible gift recipes you can also check out Safeway - Holiday.
Butterscotch Haystacks
- 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (8.5 oz.) or 2 cans (5 oz. each) chow mein noodles
- 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1.Line trays with wax paper.
2.Microwave morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; Stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until all ingredients are coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared trays. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Double Boiler Method
Place morsels in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Do not cover. When most of the morsels are shiny, stir just until melted. (Prevent water from coming in contact with morsels.) Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.
For other great edible gift recipes you can also check out Safeway - Holiday.
