How to Make Haystack Cookies

Haystack cookies are wonderful peanut-butter/butterscotch cookies that freeze well, and travel well (for cookie tins, etc.). They are easy and very quick to make!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
• 1/2 cup of peanuts
• 2 cups chow mein noodles
• Microwave
• Wax paper
• A Spoon

1. 
    

   Gather all require ingredients. Measure out 1 cup butterscotch chips, ½ cup of peanut butter, ½ cup of peanuts, and 2 cups of Chow Mein Noodles.

2. 
    

   Microwave butterscotch chips and peanut butter on 50% power for 3-5 minutes is a microwave safe bowl. We want to melt them into a gooey mess. Once they have melted, removed from microwave.

3. 
    

   To the mixture hot from the microwave, add peanuts and Chow Mein noodles. Blend well, until all noodles and peanuts are well coated.

4. 
    

   Drop by the spoonful onto a length of wax paper.

5. Allow the haystacks to cool. This can be done in the refrigerator or on the counter, if you prefer.

Tips & Warnings

• This cookie freezes VERY well. You can make these last minute, or a few days before.
• This is a great cookie tin recipe. They're quick, inexpensive to make, and are rich in flavor.
• This is also a great KIDS recipe! They'll get messy, but the kids will taste good, at least!
• Contains Peanuts, which is an allergen. If you are making Cookie tins for others, make sure they are not allergic to peanuts.