Texas Tumbleweeds

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Recipe by Karen LeMay, Seabrook, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 13, 2022

Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've been making these sweets with my sister for years. —Karen Lemay, Seabrook, Texas


Test Kitchen tips
  • A perfect pair: Swap chocolate chips for the butterscotch and Nutella for the peanut butter. Heavenly!
  • No potato sticks on hand? Try using crushed potato chips.
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    Texas Tumbleweeds

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    Yield:about 4 dozen
    Prep:20 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 can (9 ounces) potato sticks (about 6 cups)
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    Directions

    1. 1
      In a large microwave-safe bowl in a microwave or in a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Gently stir in potato sticks.
    2. 2
      Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 piece: 76 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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