No-Bake Butterscotch Haystacks

1 c Butterscotch Chips

- (Hershey`s) 1/2 c Reese`s Peanut Butter Chips

1 tb Shortening

-(do not use butter, - margarine or oil) 1 1/2 c Chow mein noodles

-- coarsely broken Line tray with wax paper. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately add chow mein noodles; stir to coat. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared tray or into paper candy cups; let stand until firm. If necessary, cover and refrigerate until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator. About 2 dozen candies. Variation: Chocolate Haystacks: Substitute 1 cup Hershey`s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Hershey`s Milk Chocolate Chips for butterscotch chips. Proceed as directed above with peanut butter chips, shortening and chow mein noodles. Hershey`s is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation. Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens. Meal-Master compatible format by: Karen Mintzias