Tumbleweeds Recipe

No-bake Tumbleweed Treats: A fun, easy, and addictive snack perfect for movie nights or parties! These sweet and salty delights are made with creamy peanut butter, rich butterscotch chips, crunchy peanuts, and crispy potato sticks. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 126.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tumbleweeds

  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 2 cups broken potato sticks
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

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How to Make Tumbleweeds

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup salted peanuts and 2 cups of broken potato sticks.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
  4. Microwave at 70% power for 1-2 minutes, or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. If needed, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Pour the melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture over the peanut and potato stick mixture.
  6. Stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes, or until set.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g