Haystack Cookies (+Video) (2024)

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ByBrandie December 4, 2020October 30, 2023

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This recipe for No-Bake Butterscotch Haystack Cookies is a fun and easy treat that everyone loves. Only 4 ingredients and perfect for gift giving!

A CLASSIC HOLIDAY NO-BAKE COOKIE

If you’ve never eaten butterscotch haystacks, you are missing out. This is one of those treats that I make every single holiday to give out to family and friends. It’s part of my gift-giving edible gifts that we all look forward to making and eating. People get mad if I forget the haystacks!

TIPS FOR MAKING HAYSTACKS:

Be careful when melting the butterscotch morsels. If melting them in the microwave,melt them slowly, in 15 second intervals in the microwave. Stirring in between each interval. If using the stove top, use a double boiler or set the temp extra low and stir constantly.
If you find your morsels are beginning to overcook, you can save the batch by adding the peanut butter a little early.
These store great in an airtight container for up to 3 days but stay even more fresh when stored in the fridge. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for several weeks.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

butterscotch chips
creamy peanut butter
chow mein noodles
roasted peanuts (optional)

HOW TO MAKE HAYSTACK COOKIES:

Prepare a baking sheet by lining with wax paper. Set aside.In the microwave or medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips untilsmooth.

Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until well combined.Add the chow mein noodles and roasted peanuts.

Stir gently until combined.

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Haystack Cookies (+Video)

This recipe for Butterscotch Haystack Cookies is a fun and easy treat that everyone loves. Only 4 ingredients and perfect for gift giving!

5 from 22 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

▢ 11 ounce package butterscotch chips
▢ ½ cup creamy peanut butter
▢ 10 ounce bag chow mein noodles
▢ 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Instructions

Prepare a baking sheet by lining with wax paper. Set aside.
In the microwave or medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips untilsmooth (see note below).
Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until well combined.Add the chow mein noodles and roasted peanuts. Stir gently until combined.
Drop rounded tablespoon scoops of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet.Allow toset for several hours or overnight.
You can also speed up this process by placing them in the refrigerator. Then enjoy!

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Notes

Be careful when melting the butterscotch morsels. If melting them in the microwave,melt them slowly, in 15 second intervals in the microwave. Stirring in between each interval. If using the stove top, use a double boiler or set the temp extra low and stir constantly.
If you find your morsels are beginning to overcook, you can save the batch by adding the peanut butter a little early.
These store great in an airtight container for up to 3 days but stay even more fresh when stored in the fridge. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for several weeks.

Course: Candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Making these brought back memories. I’m almost positive this was the same one my Mom used in the 70’s. Thank you for taking me back. So good!
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These are so fun! I remember these as a kid so I made them with my daughter this weekend. She pretty much did it on her own with my supervision. She was so proud of herself. All of your pictures and detailed instructions were so helpful to her as she followed along with the recipe. Thank you for the wonderful (and tasty!) memories!
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these recipes are awesome! and most if the time I already have what I need.
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1. Thanks so very much Jean!
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HI Brandie, Love these! Would like to make them a tad sweeter, though. Do you think I would destroy the “set up” process if I added a little corn syrup when I add in the peanut butter?
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1. Hmmm…good question. Honestly I am not 100 percent sure. I think you should be okay. Please let me know if you give it a try!
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My mom always made these and growing up, I loved them! Only difference is that she uses marshmallows instead of peanuts. The squishy texture mixed with the crunch of the chow me in noodles is SO good!
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I tried to make these 1 year from memory & forgot the peanut butter. I had a delicious batch of cruncy butterscotch peanuts
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