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Haystack cookies are perfect for the holidays! They are festive, have the perfect crunch, and are so good that you won’t be able to stop at just one!
I love holiday cookies! If you want to try out some more of my favorites then you should make these Italian Christmas Cookies, Linzer Cookies, or these amazing Madeleines!
What Are Haystack Cookies?
Ok, I know that the holiday season is about more than food but can we all agree that holiday desserts are the best part? I mean there are SO many to try like this Cinnamon Roll Wreath, these Grinch Cookies, this amazing Christmas Star Bread, or these darling Christmas Cornflake Wreaths. Not only do holiday treats look so festive but they taste amazing as well! And I think that these haystack cookies belong at the top of that list!
Haystack cookies are SO easy to make! My kids love helping me with them! All you need is some chow mein noodles, chocolate (white or milk works the best!), marshmallows, and some festive sprinkles. And voila! You have yourself these beautiful, tasty, and easy-to-make treats! Oh, and did I mention that you should probably double the batch? Because these will fly off your table so fast that you will wish that you had made more!
Ingredients for White Chocolate Haystack Cookies
There are two ways to make these cookies! I like to make them both but if you want, you could just make one! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- White chocolate chips: These go SO well with the marshmallow flavor!
- Marshmallows: Use mini marshmallows so that they mix in better.
- Peanuts: These are totally optional in this recipe!
- Chow mein noodles: These create such a delicious crunch!
How to Make White Chocolate Haystack Cookies
These cookies are so easy! I love a good no-bake option for the holidays. They are quick easy and SO delicious.
- Mix and melt: In a large microwave safe bowl add the White Chocolate Chips Microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Add in marshmallows and stir and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Combine and top with sprinkles: Add in the bag of chow Mein noodles and mix until combined. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on parchment paper. Top with sprinkles
Ingredients for Chocolate Haystack Cookies
I can’t decide which one is better, the white chocolate or these ones! I guess you will have to make them both and decide for yourself!
- Semisweet chocolate chips: The semi sweet bring in that chocolate flavor!
- Butterscotch chips: These bring in the BEST taste!
- Peanut butter: I like to use creamy peanut butter but you can use whatever you have on hand!
- Chow mein noodles: The perfect added crunch!
How to Make Chocolate Haystack Cookies
The chocolate version of these cookies is just as delicious and the butterscotch really adds such an amazing taste! They are definitely a MUST TRY this holiday season!
- Mix ingredients until smooth: In a large microwave safe bowl add the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Add chow mein noodles and top with sprinkles: Add in the bag of chow Mein noodles and mix until combined. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on parchment paper. Top With sprinkles
Variations
These haystack cookies are great for the holidays but you can easily change them up for any holiday or season! Here are some ideas on how you can do that!
- Get colored baking chocolate: Get some baking chocolate in different colors and mix things up! Then, you can make it go with a theme or any holiday that you want!
- Change the sprinkles: You can make the sprinkles different colors! Orange for halloween, pastels for easter and red white and blue for the 4th of July!
- Add mint chips: Instead of using butterscotch chips, try using mint chips instead! They are so yummy and add in a totally different flavor!
How to Store Leftovers
These cookies are great to make ahead of time! Once the chocolate has cooled then place these in an airtight container on your counter. They will last 4-5 days!
More No Bake Recipes to Try
No bake cookies are fast, easy and delicious! I love that I can whip them together with not much time and everyone loves them! I have gathered a few more of my favorite no bake recipes to try! I’m sure that you will find at least one that you love too. Or, you can try them all… I mean they are that good!
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No Bake Haystack Cookies (2 Ways!)
Ingredients
White Chocolate Haystacks:
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanuts optional
- 4 cups chow mein noodles
Chocolate Haystacks:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolates
- 2 cups butterscotch
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 4 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions
To make the white chocolate haystacks:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl add the White Chocolate Chips Microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Add in marshmallows and stir and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add in the bag of chow Mein noodles and mix until combined. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on parchment paper. Top with sprinkles
To make the chocolate haystacks:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Add in the bag of chow Mein noodles and mix until combined. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on parchment paper. Top With sprinkles
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
White recipe was a disaster! Wish I would have read comments first. Like the others, it turned thick after adding the marshmallows. Had to throw the entire thing out.
Allison, oh no! I am so sorry it didn’t turn out for you. That is super frustrating! How much marshmallow did you add? It should only be 1/2 cup.
the chocolate ones turned out fine (although I did heat the ingredients on the stove over low heat rather than the microwave), but the white chocolate ones were almost a disaster…see other comments. My white chocolate did not melt in the microwave…just got firmer! Next time I might try to melt it on the stove…And/or use some shortening as I melt them (as I saw referred to in another recipe for haystacks)
So next time…might consult another recipe for the white chocolate haystacks
DO NOT waste your white chocolate on this recipe. I tried it twice thinking i did something wrong. Nope!! As soon as you melt marshmallows into white chocolate you get something of the consistency to dried play-Doh. You’re not coating anything with that stuff. I don’t have the money to replace the ingredients soooo MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Omgosh. I wish I would of seen your comment!!! I thought I did something wrong too. Ugh. So frustrated
Can I make the haystacks ahead of time and freeze them?
These cookies are great to make ahead of time! Once the chocolate has cooled then place these in an airtight container on your counter. They will freeze but the chocolate does not do the best compared to having them stored in the refrigerator or on the counter.