Description
Haystack Cookies are a quick dessert and easy recipe made with crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and sweet butterscotch for a no-bake treat everyone loves. Perfect for holiday trays, healthy snack swaps when you want something homemade, quick breakfast style grab-and-go bites for sweet cravings, easy dinner dessert ideas, and simple food ideas for parties, these cookies come together fast and set into irresistible crunchy clusters.
Ingredients
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet, tray, or large plate with parchment paper.
2. Add the butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
5. Place the chow mein noodles in a large mixing bowl.
6. Pour the melted mixture over the noodles and gently fold until evenly coated.
7. Spoon the mixture into small clusters on the prepared tray.
8. Let the cookies set at room temperature until firm, or refrigerate until fully set.
9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Work gently when mixing so the chow mein noodles stay crisp and keep their shape.
If your kitchen is warm, chill the cookies in the refrigerator for faster setting.
A light drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of flaky salt makes a great finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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