Recipe for Haystacks
You can prep these addictive no-bake haystack cookies in just 10 minutes when you follow my easy steps below! You will never believe how good a cookie made with chow mein noodles could be until you try these butterscotch haystacks and chocolate haystacks.
Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients
Butterscotch Haystacks
- 11 oz butterscotch chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
Chocolate Haystacks
- 11 oz butterscotch chips
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
Instructions
Butterscotch Haystacks
- Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats, parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place the butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on 50% power. Stir. Repeat, microwave for 1 minute on 50%, stir. If not completely melted, microwave for 30-45 seconds on 50% power. Stir until smooth. Gradually add the noodles to the chocolate, mixing well to coat them.
- Use a cookie scoop (I used a large #20 cookie scoop also 3.5”) to quickly scoop mounds of noodles onto the silicone mat. Allow the haystacks to harden completely, about 1-2 hours before removing from the tray. Store in an airtight container.
Chocolate Haystacks
- Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats, parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on 50% power. Stir. Repeat, microwave for 1 minute on 50%, stir. If not completely melted, microwave for 30-45 seconds on 50% power. Stir until smooth. Gradually add the noodles to the chocolate, mixing well to coat them.
- Use a cookie scoop (I used a large #20 cookie scoop also 3.5”) to quickly scoop mounds of noodles onto the silicone mat. Allow the haystacks to harden completely, about 1-2 hours before removing from the tray. Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
Haystack Variations
Feel free to add 1/2 cup of your favorite add-in to our haystack cookie recipe.
Marshmallows. Fold in mini marshmallows.
Nuts. Add chopped nuts, such as walnuts, almond, pecans or cashews.
Sprinkles. For the Christmas season, top these with holiday sprinkles.
Pretzels. Fold in chopped pretzels for a sweet & salty treat.
White chocolate chips. Use white chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet chocolate chips for a creamy, white version.
Mint. Add mint extract for an extra minty treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg