Description
No Bake Haystack Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining butterscotch chips, creamy peanut butter, salted peanuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles. These cookies come together without any oven baking, making them perfect for a simple and delicious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 5 oz chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Butterscotch Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and creamy peanut butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat microwaving at 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the salted peanuts and chow mein noodles. Mix them gently to combine.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture over the peanuts and chow mein noodles. Stir gently until every piece is well coated with the mixture.
- Form the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper, forming 2- to 2.5-inch piles. Make sure to space them apart to prevent sticking.
- Set the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool and the butterscotch mixture to harden completely. This typically takes about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve or Store: Once hardened, serve immediately or store the cookies in an airtight container. They will keep fresh for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth coating; natural peanut butter with oil separation may affect texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter cookie, use chocolate chips instead of butterscotch chips.
- To speed up hardening, place the cookies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the chow mein noodles into small pieces.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
