Who loves a quick and easy dessert recipe! This recipe will take you minutes in the kitchen, plus this recipe only has 4 simple ingredients.
The main ingredient in this recipe are the chow mein noodles and they should be easily found at your local supermarket.
This recipe calls for butterscotch baking chips, however any flavor of baking chips or chocolate can be used in this recipe.
What ingredients do I need for haystack cookies? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)
- butterscotch baking chips – any flavor of baking chips or chocolate chips can be used in this recipe
- smooth peanut butter – crunchy peanut butter can also be used in this recipe
- chow mein noodles
- salted peanuts – if you do not want peanuts in these cookies, simple leave them out
What kind of baking chips or chocolate can I substitute in haystack cookies?
- white chocolate chips
- semisweet chocolate chips
- milk chocolate chips
- dark chocolate chips
- peanut butter baking chips
- mint chocolate chips
- caramel baking chips
How do I make no bake haystack cookies? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)
- Place butterscotch baking chips into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between time intervals.
- Place peanut butter into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the melted butterscotch baking chips and melted peanut butter.
- Stir the baking chips and peanut butter together.
- Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts to the bowl.
- With a wooden spoon or spatula stir well to coat all of the chow mein noodles.
- Take a tablespoon or a scoop and place stacks of this mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 24-30 cookies
No Bake Haystack Cookies
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Easy dessert recipe with only 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 package (11oz) butterscotch baking chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 can (5oz) chow mein noodles
- 1 cup salted peanuts
Instructions
- Place butterscotch baking chips into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between time intervals.
- Place peanut butter into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the melted butterscotch baking chips and melted peanut butter.
- Stir the baking chips and peanut butter together.
- Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts to the bowl.
- With a wooden spoon or spatula stir well to coat all of the chow mein noodles.
- Take a tablespoon or a scoop and place stacks of this mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
How do I store haystack cookies?
Simply, place the haystack cookies (once they have set up) into an airtight container or into ziploc bags. These cookies can be store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for the same length of time.
Also, these haystack cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months, which is a great idea for getting ready for the holidays!
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