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A close up image of six crockpot Easter haystacks on a long white plate.

Crockpot Butterscotch Chocolate Haystacks

Crockpot Easter Haystacks are a sweet, crunchy no-bake treat that’s almost too easy to make. Perfect for spring parties, Easter baskets, or a fun weekend project with the kids, these nostalgic little nests come together right in the slow cooker.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces butterscotch chips
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 10 ounces (about 5 cups) chow mein noodles (lightly crushed)
  • 9 to 12 ounces pastel candy eggs such as mini chocolate eggs
  • Optional: ½ cup of salted peanuts or sweetened coconut can be added

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the slow cooker. Add the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and chow mein noodles.
    Adding the chow mein noodles and then adding the chips to a white oval slow cooker for crockpot Easter haystacks.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until smooth and melted. Turn off the slow cooker and gently stir until fully coated.
    Placing the lid on the white oval slow cooker and cooking until the chips are melted and then stirring together crockpot Easter haystacks.
  • Drop spoonfuls onto parchment or wax paper, press 2 to 3 candy eggs into each nest, and let sit at room temperature until set, about 1 hour. (Alternatively, you can fill silicone molds and top with candy eggs, then unmold when set.)
    Using a large scoop, scooping the crockpot Easter haystack mixture into silicone cupcake liners and topping with three Cadbury eggs.

Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, slow cooking tips, and other delicious recipe ideas, check out my post above.
CROCKPOT COOKING TIPS: Every slow cooker heats a little differently, so cooking times can vary. Once you know how your crock pot runs (hotter or cooler), you can adjust as needed.
TIPS: Lightly crushing and breaking up the chow mein noodles makes it easier to assemble the nests. Use LOW heat only - butterscotch chips can scorch quickly. 
VARIATIONS: Make a chocolate version by replacing the butterscotch chips with semi-sweet chocolate chips. For a white chocolate version, use white chocolate chips or vanilla candy coating instead. You can also stir in ½ cup salted peanuts for extra crunch or ½ cup shredded coconut for a coconut nest version.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Perfect for Easter baskets, dessert trays, classroom parties, or spring brunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 417mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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