Haystack recipe with chow mein noodles, chocolate and peanut butter. Easy, no bake cookie recipe that is crunchy and sweet.
Haystacks are a new cookie to this family. In this house, the word haystack means a taco salad made with Fritos. It’s absolutely delicious and if you haven’t tried it before, you should.
This haystack recipe is made with chow mein noodles and is the perfect easy cookie recipe to make with young children. There is no oven involved and the only things you’ll need is a microwave, refrigerator and a few simple ingredients.
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If you remember haystacks from your childhood, then you’ll love this recipe. Or, if haystacks are a new thing you’ve stumbled upon, be sure to read my tips and tricks as they can become a bit messy.
HAYSTACK RECIPE
Ingredients
- 6oz chow mein noodles
- 4oz chocolate
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup mini marshmellows
- 1 oz white chocolate (drizzle optional)
Makes approximately 16 cookies
Gather your ingredients. Melt 4oz chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Stirring occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup peanut butter.
Mix
Add 6oz chow mein noodles.
Add 1 cup mini marshmallows and stir.
Using two large spoons, scoop and place on tray lined with parchment paper.
Melt 1 oz of white chocolate and drizzle on top of haystacks with a fork.
Place in refrigerator for at least one hour to cool completely.
Tips & Tricks
- These haystack cookies can be a bit messy. Try not to overdue it with extra chocolate as it causes them to melt and be very sticky to eat.
- The marshmallows help bind this recipe together and give it a nice soft texture against the crunch of the chow mein noodles.
- As you are making your haystacks, try not to make them to large.
- This haystack recipe doesn’t form like cookie dough. The cookie begins to hold its shape once it begins to cool.
- Best if left in the refrigerator overnight in Tupperware.
This haystack recipe is great for kids who are eager to help in the kitchen. Since there is no oven involved and a lot of stirring, they can be the perfect chef to these easy cookies.
Haystack recipe
Ingredients
- 6 oz chow mein noodles
- 4 oz chocolate
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 oz white chocolate (drizzle optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt 4oz chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Stirring occasionally.
- Add 1/2 cup peanut butter.
- Add 6oz chow mein noodles.
- Add 1 cup mini marshmallows and stir.
- Using two large spoons, scoop and place on tray lined with parchment paper.
- Melt 1 oz of white chocolate and drizzle on top of haystacks with a fork.
- Place in refrigerator for at least one hour to cool completely.
Notes
- These haystack cookies can be a bit messy. Try not to overdue it with extra chocolate as it causes them to melt and be very sticky to eat.
- The marshmallows help bind this recipe together and give it a nice soft texture against the crunch of the chow mein noodles.
- As you are making your haystacks, try not to make them to large.
- This haystack recipe doesn’t form like cookie dough. The cookie begins to hold its shape once it begins to cool.
- Best if left in the refrigerator overnight in Tupperware.
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