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The Ultimate Easy No-Bake Haystack Cookies (Chow Mein Noodle Recipe)

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Make these classic, crunchy, no-bake haystack cookies quickly. This recipe combines chow mein noodles with melted butterscotch and chocolate chips for a simple, sweet, and salty cluster treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (3 ounce) can chow mein noodles

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
  3. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir the chips. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chips are mostly melted and smooth. Do not overheat.
  4. Gently fold the chow mein noodles into the melted chip mixture until the noodles are evenly coated. Work quickly before the mixture sets.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters or ‘haystacks’.
  6. Let the cookies set completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the setting process.
  7. Serve once firm. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a variation, substitute half of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips for a peanut butter haystack cookie flavor.
  • If you prefer a faster setting time, you can use a sous-vide precision cooker to keep the chips perfectly melted while you mix, though this is optional.
  • These cookies are excellent for cookie swaps and require no oven time, making them a great option for quick dessert planning.

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