White Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Who needs a quick and easy dessert recipe! This recipe will take you minutes in the kitchen, plus this recipe only has 3 simple ingredients. YES, I said ONLY 3 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 white chocolate baking chips, however any flavor of baking chips or chocolate can be used in this recipe.

Can I add sprinkles to my cookies?

Most definitely you can add sprinkles! Depending on what holiday you are celebrating choose those color of sprinkles. Or, if you are making these for a birthday party then choose that individuals favorite color of sprinkles.

baking sheet of haystack clusters

What ingredients do I need for white chocolate haystack cookies? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)

  • white chocolate baking chips – any flavor of baking chips or chocolate chips can 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?

  • butterscotch baking chips
  • semisweet chocolate chips
  • milk chocolate chips
  • dark chocolate chips
  • peanut butter baking chips
  • mint chocolate chips
  • caramel baking chips
a hand holding a white chocolate haystack cookie

How do I make white chocolate haystack cookies? (scroll down for full printable recipe card)

  1. Place white chocolate baking chips into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between time intervals.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. To a large bowl, add the melted white chocolate baking chips.
  4. Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts to the bowl.
  5. With a wooden spoon or spatula stir well to coat all of the chow mein noodles.
  6. Take a tablespoon or a scoop and place stacks of this mixture onto the parchment paper.
  7. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 24-30 cookies

White Chocolate Haystack Cookies

white chocolate haystack cookies
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Easy dessert with only 3 ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 package (11oz) white chocolate baking chips
  • 1 can (5oz) chow mein noodles
  • 3/4 cup salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Place white chocolate baking chips into a microwavable glass bowl and heat for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between time intervals.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. To a large bowl, add the melted white chocolate baking chips.
  4. Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts to the bowl.
  5. With a wooden spoon or spatula stir well to coat all of the chow mein noodles.
  6. Take a tablespoon or a scoop and place stacks of this mixture onto the parchment paper.
  7. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  8. 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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