Easy No-Bake Butterscotch Haystack Cookies
Make these addictive haystack cookies in just 10 minutes. This no-bake recipe uses simple ingredients like chow mein noodles and butterscotch chips for a crunchy, sweet treat perfect for last-minute desserts or holiday trays.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: About 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces chow mein noodles (about 6 cups)
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and peanut butter.
- Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. This usually takes 60 to 90 seconds total.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the melted mixture. Stir gently until the noodles are fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. You can make them small or large depending on your preference.
- Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
- Serve these crunchy sweet snacks once they are firm.
Notes
- For a variation, substitute half the butterscotch chips with semi-sweet chocolate chips to make chocolate haystack cookies.
- If you prefer a different crunch, substitute pretzels for the chow mein noodles.
- These are excellent for holiday cookie trays because they require no oven time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg