Description
Ready in just minutes and bursting with creamy, crunchy, sweet-and-salty flavor, these Haystack Cookies are the no-bake treat you didn’t know you needed. With just three key ingredients—peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and crunchy chow mein noodles—this easy recipe is perfect for quick desserts, snack ideas, or even holiday cookie trays. It’s the ultimate in easy recipe fun and guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Whether you’re after a fast party treat or a simple after-school snack, these haystacks fit the bill for anyone seeking fast desserts, sweet food ideas, or quick snack bites.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (11 oz) butterscotch chips
4 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and peanut butter.
2. Gently heat on low or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Fold in the chow mein noodles, coating them evenly without breaking them.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into small haystacks.
5. Let the cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
Notes
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Store in the fridge if your kitchen is warm to maintain firmness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy dessert, no bake cookies, peanut butter treats, haystack cookies, sweet snack