Haystacks (w/ Baby Jesus) Recipe

The below recipe offers a great opportunity to discuss the humble birth of Jesus and how he was wrapped in cloth and placed in a manger (Luke 2:7) on the first Christmas day. Mary and Joseph probably would have used hay to cushion the manger (an animal feeding trough). See our Christmas Symbols page to learn more about Jesus and the Nativity Scene. This recipe is also used in our “Sharing the Christmas Story with Food” project.

Ingredients:

2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups chow mein noodles
12 large marshmallows
24 whole almonds
Black Food Writer Marker*

*We use Wilton brand (available in many grocery or Target stores).

Directions:

1. Using kitchen shears, cut two circular ends off each marshmallow (feel free to eat the middle section!). Cut a small slit in the middle of each marshmallow piece, and insert an almond through the slit. Draw eyes with black gel. Set aside.

2. Melt the chips and peanut butter in the microwave (3-5 minutes on 50% power).

3. Stir in chow mein noodles.

4. Drop in spoonfuls on wax paper, and place marshmallows on 24 of them.

5. Refrigerate for faster set, or let sit overnight on the counter.

Makes 2-3 dozen.

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