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Ultimate No-Bake Haystack Cookies: Quick Chocolate and Butterscotch Clusters

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Make these addictive haystack cookies in minutes. This no-bake recipe uses simple ingredients like chow mein noodles, butterscotch chips, and chocolate for a crunchy, sweet snack perfect for last-minute desserts or holiday trays.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces chow mein noodles (about 6 cups)
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup salted peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
  3. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chips are completely melted and smooth. This usually takes 1 to 2 minutes total.
  4. Stir the creamy peanut butter into the melted chips until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chow mein noodles and the salted peanuts, if you are using them, until everything is evenly coated. Work quickly before the mixture sets.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, forming small mounds or ‘haystacks’.
  7. Allow the haystack cookies to set completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
  8. Serve these quick dessert clusters once firm.

Notes

  • For a chocolate-only version, skip the butterscotch chips and use 3 cups of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
  • If you prefer a different crunch, substitute the chow mein noodles with pretzels or crisp rice cereal.
  • These are excellent for holiday cookie swaps because they require no oven time.

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