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Haystack Cookies

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  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes48 haystacks
*PLUS 1 hour chilling time
Haystack Cookies

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

This recipe uses crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter and butterscotch chips for easy, no-bake haystack cookies the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 300 g pkg butterscotch chips, ( 1 2/3 cups)

  • 2/3 cup commercial smooth peanut butter

  • 3 1/2 cups chow mein noodles

  • 1 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions

  • LINE 2 baking sheets with parchment.

  • COMBINE butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a heat-safe bowl. Microwave on medium, stirring halfway, until chips are melted, 3 to 5 min. Stir in noodles and peanuts until coated.

  • SCOOP heaping 1-tbsp portions onto prepared sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hr.

Nutrition (per cookie)

Calories 88, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 8g, Fat 6g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 79mg.

Variation 

Rocky Road Haystacks: Swap out butterscotch chips for semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter for 1 tbsp coconut oil and peanuts for chopped walnuts. Add 2 cups mini marshmallows.

Assorted cookies on a pink background with the words in white "Find more Christmas cookie recipes"

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