Description
Holiday Haystack Cookies are a quick and festive treat featuring melted white chocolate chips combined with crunchy salted peanuts and crispy chow mein noodles, adorned with colorful Christmas sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these no-bake cookies come together in minutes and offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 3-4 cups La Choy chow mein noodles
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a large microwavable bowl and melt them according to the package instructions, usually heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the chocolate is melted, immediately add the salted peanuts and 3 to 4 cups of chow mein noodles to the bowl. Gently fold them into the melted chocolate until all the noodles and peanuts are evenly coated.
- Form Haystacks: Drop rounded spoonfuls of the mixture onto a sheet of wax paper, spacing them apart so they can set without sticking together.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle Christmas-themed sprinkles on top of each haystack for a festive touch and added texture.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Once set, gently remove the haystacks from the wax paper and enjoy.
Notes
- These cookies can be made in under ten minutes, making them a great last-minute holiday treat.
- You can customize the sprinkles according to the holiday or event you’re celebrating.
- For variations, try substituting peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews, or use milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
