Go Back

No-Bake Christmas Haystack Cookies with Chow Mein Noodles

No-bake Christmas haystack cookies combine butterscotch and peanut butter with crispy chow mein noodles, roasted peanuts, and red and green candy pieces. Chill the rounded clusters until firm for an easy holiday cookie with a crunchy texture.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling and chilling 35 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (11 oz) butterscotch chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can (5 oz) chow mein noodles crispy
  • 1 cup peanuts salted roasted
  • 0.75 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces red and green

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles and peanuts until evenly coated.
  4. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in the candy-coated chocolate pieces.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cookies are firm.

Notes

For smooth clusters, stir the butterscotch mixture after every interval and stop microwaving as soon as it is smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 2 months. For a nut-free variation, use sunflower seed butter and omit the peanuts.