Haystack Cookies are easy, no-bake treats that only require four ingredients. And the best part? You can customize them to your liking. Trust me, they’re ridiculously delicious!
Haystack cookies are a life-saver when you need a quick, no-fuss sweet fix. They’re like the superheroes of the cookie world, swooping in with their simplicity and deliciousness in under 20 minutes.
This magical recipe combines semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and those crispy chow mein noodles to create these addictive little treats. And the best part? No oven needed!
And the best part? You can customize these bad boys however you want—feeling fancy? Add in some chopped nuts or dried fruit. Craving that extra sweetness? Drizzle some caramel over the top. The sky’s the limit when jazzing up these delightful little treats.
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They’re the kind of cookies that disappear faster than you can say “haystack.” Make a batch for a gathering, and they’ll vanish quicker than you can imagine. Maybe it’s the perfect combination of textures or that addictive mix of chocolate and crunchiness, but haystack cookies make everyone reach for just one more.
These cookies are dangerous, though. Once you start munching on them, it’s hard to stop. They’re addictive little bundles of crunch and sweetness that disappear faster than you can say “haystack.” Trust me, making a double batch might not even be enough—they’re just that good!
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How to make Haystack Cookies
All you have to do is melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter together. Heat in the microwave, then toss in those chow mein noodles until they’re all coated in that sweet, gooey mixture.
Then it’s just a matter of dropping spoonfuls of this delightful concoction onto a baking sheet and letting them cool until they set.
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Chocolate Haystack Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups chow mein crackers
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Grab a big baking sheet and line it up with wax paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a big bowl, mix butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. Pop it in the microwave for 1 minute. Give it a good stir. Keep microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and well combined, around 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the noodles until they're nicely coated.
- Grab a big ice cream or cookie scoop and swiftly drop about ¼ cup of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Top with sea salt or for any special occassion like the holidays, top with sprinkles.
- Leave it there until it hardens, which usually takes around 2 hours. Once ready, take them off the sheet and keep them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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I love all the chocolaty, crunchy goodness of these cookies! The kids are going to love them.
Looks amazingly delicious! Such an amazing treat!
I love how easy and incredibly delicious these are!! A must make for the holidays!
These are a perfect treat for the holidays!! YUM!
These chocolate haystack cookies bring back so many memories! They’re a childhood favorite, and this recipe nails it perfectly!