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Haystack Cookies

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These Haystack Cookies are an easy, no-bake treat that combines sweet butterscotch and peanut butter with crispy chow mein noodles for a delightful crunch.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (like Skippy)
  • 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 1 (5-ounce) container crispy chow mein noodles
  • Mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  • Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  • In a larger bowl, combine honey-roasted peanuts and crispy chow mein noodles.
  • Pour the melted butterscotch mixture over the noodle and peanut mix; fold until evenly coated.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, forming mounds.
  • Optional: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and flaky sea salt on top.
  • Let sit until cooled, or refrigerate to speed up the setting process.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For extra crunch, feel free to add different nuts or coconut flakes.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 95
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 16
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 0