Haystack Cookies
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Haystack Cookies
Description
These Haystack Cookies start by melting equal parts milk chocolate and butterscotch chips together until smooth. The melted mixture is then stirred with crunchy chow mein noodles—short fried noodles used for texture rather than cooking—coating them evenly. The dough is spooned by tablespoons onto parchment paper, shaped into mounds, with sprinkles added atop for a festive appearance. Once cooled and set, the cookies firm up and can be stored at room temperature for several days.
The cookies combine the sweet milk chocolate and butterscotch flavors, with the unique crispiness of chow mein noodles providing an unusual but enjoyable crunch. Sprinkles add color and slight texture contrast. These treats require no baking, making them a quick option for a sweet snack or dessert. Using high-quality chocolate like Guittard or Ghirardelli enhances flavor.
To find proper chow mein noodles, look for short, crunchy fried noodles in the ethnic foods section, avoiding raw noodles meant for boiling. This recipe yields about twelve cookies and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 12 ounces butterscotch chips
- 12 ounces Chow Mein noodles
- 1/4 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the bowl and toss until coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a piece of parchment and shape into a mound; place a pinch of sprinkles on top.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cookie mixture and sprinkles until you have 12 cookies.
- Let cookies sit until firm, then serve. Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use crunchy chow mein noodles sold in bags or tins, not raw noodles intended for boiling.
- High-quality chocolate chips enhance the flavor; brands like Guittard or Ghirardelli are recommended.
- Cookies store well for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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