Description
Crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey: Haystack Cookies feature crispy chow mein noodles covered in a chocolate butterscotch coating. An easy 3 ingredients recipe for no bake haystack cookies!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz bag (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips
- 11 oz bag butterscotch chips
- 2–4 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)*
- One 12 oz bag chow mein noodles (about 5–6 cups)
Optional Topping
- Sprinkles
- Marshmallows
- Coconut
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside for later.
- Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter (if using), or do the following: add chocolate and butterscotch chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, then remove and stir—if the chocolate is softened, then add peanut butter. If not, heat once more and add the peanut butter.
- Repeat heating and stirring in between each round until smooth, being careful not to overheat.
- Add chow mein noodles and fold until completely coated.
- Using a medium scoop, scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture into the prepared baking sheet.
- Top with optional toppings. Allow to set at room temperature about 20-30 minutes, then enjoy!
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*Peanut butter allows for smoother melting and melding of the chocolate and butterscotch chips. But if you don’t like peanut butter, you can skip this or use the lower amount.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks or 1-3 months in the freezer.
Can store at room temperature for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
