Haystack Cookies
These delicious and easy to make Haystack Cookies only have 4 ingredients. No bake Haystacks are made with Chow Mein noodles, butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter. A perfect Christmas cookie or any time of year!
Equipment
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butterscotch Morsels
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Chow Mein noodles
- ½ cup Roasted Peanuts (slightly chopped or crushed)
Instructions
- Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- Put 2 inches of water in the bottom of a large sauce pan and place a glass or metal bowl on top of the pot so the bottom of the bowl rests on top of the water without falling into the pot to create a double boiler.
- Put the butterscotch morsels and the creamy peanut butter into the bowl. Heat over very low heat to melt the butterscotch and nut butter. Heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Once melted remove the bowl from the pot and place it on a stable surface. Avoid splashing any water into the bowl.
- Add the chow mien noodles and crushed peanuts to the bowl. Use a large silicone spatula to fold the noodles and nuts into the melted butterscotch candy pieces and peanut butter. Mix until evenly coated.
- Using a 1 tablespoon dough scoop or a tablespoon dip into the bowl and scoop a level amount up and drop onto the lined cookie sheet. Repeat leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
- Allow the cookies to harden and set up before storing in an air tight container separating layers with parchment or wax paper.
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Recipe Expert Tips
- Melting the chips: There are multiple melting methods that can be used to melt butterscotch with the peanut butter. You can use the microwave, a double broiler or even a slow cooker.
- Using a dough scoop: I love using a dough scoop to make no-bake treats like this. A scoop ensures that all of the cookies are the same sizes.
- Storing: Store the hardened Haystacks in an airtight container in a cool cabinet. Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to keep the cookies from sticking together. They will last about 2 weeks.
- Christmas Cookie Exchange: No bake cookies like these make the best cookie exchange cookies. It is very easy to double or triple the recipe when you need a lot of holiday cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 2CookiesCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 17IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 2mg
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