Christmas Haystack Cookies (No-Bake & Easy)
Christmas Haystack Cookies combine chow mein noodles, butterscotch, and peanut butter for an easy no-bake holiday dessert.
Servings 24
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Cookie scoop
- parchment paper
- Baking sheet or tray
Ingredients
- 5 ounces chow mein noodles broken into smaller pieces
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 6 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp red and green mini m&ms
- 1-2 tsp Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, heat the butterscotch chips and peanut butter in 30 second intervals, stirring between each heating session, until fully melted.
- Gently stir the chow mein noodles and the melted mixture together until everything is coated.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to gather the mixture, then drop onto the parchment paper.
- Top with a few Mini M&Ms and sprinkles
- Allow to set for 1 hour, or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes for a quicker set.