Haystack Cookies Recipe (Birds Nest Cookies)
Haystack Cookies 2 Ways! A fabulous No-Bake Cookies Recipe you can make for Christmas, Easter, or any time of year! Sprinkle the tops with holiday sprinkles, or press candy eggs in the centers for spring Bird’s Nest Cookies.
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 10 ounce bag chow mein noodles
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Pour the butterscotch baking chips into a medium mixing bowl and place in the microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and place back in the microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until the baking chips are melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined. Then add in the chow mein noodles. Stir gently until combined.
- Using a spoon, place rounded tablespoon scoops of the mixture on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Before the mixture sets, add sprinkles to the Haystacks. If you want to make Birds Nest Cookies, use the back of your spoon to gently press the center down. Then press in mini candy eggs. (Work fast!)
No Bake Cookies
Today we have a fantastic guest post and recipe from my friend Michelle from the blog The Wooden Spoon Effect! Take it away Michelle….
Somebody stop us from eating the whole batch of Haystack Cookies! These no-bake cookies are made with butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and chow mein noodles, and they are absolutely addictive. Just one bite of these chewy, crunchy cookies and you’ll be hooked.
Looking for a deliciously easy and fun treat to make with the kids? Haystack Cookies are the perfect answer! These no-bake cookies are made with only Butterscotch Chips, Peanut Butter, and Chow Mein Noodles, and come together in a snap. Just mix everything together, drop by the spoonful onto parchment or wax paper, and let them set. Once they’ve hardened, you’ll have irresistible cookies that are perfect for sharing. And since they don’t require any baking, you can be sure that even the littlest hands will be able to help out in making them. So gather up the ingredients and get ready to enjoy some delicious Haystack Cookies!
What is the Difference between a Haystack Cookie Recipe and Birds Nest Recipe?
The only difference between the two recipes is the method in which you drop the haystacks on the wax paper, and the toppings.
For the Birds Nest, when you place the mixture on the wax paper you will then use the back of your spoon to slightly push the haystack cookie down to almost flat. Then add the Mini Chocolate Cadbury eggs or Robin’s Eggs to the nest. Do so quickly before the coating dries so they stick.
Haystack Cookies are simply dropped onto the wax paper in little, well, haystacks. You can sprinkle to tops with colored sprinkles if you like, or leave them plain.
If you are looking for a new and delicious cookie to add to your repertoire, look no further than the Haystack Cookie. They are fast and easy to make and have amazing peanut butter flavor. Be sure to give them a try soon!
What Is Needed To Make Butterscotch Haystacks
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Wax Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
Haystack Cookies Recipe (AKA Birds Nest Cookies)
- Pour the Butterscotch baking chips into a medium mixing bowl and place in the microwave on 50% power and heat for 1 minute. Stir and place back in the microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until the baking chips are melted and smooth.
- Using a spoon, place rounded tablespoon scoops of the mixture on the baking sheet that has been prepared with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Before the mixture sets, add sprinkles to the haystacks. If you want to make Birds Nest Cookies, use the back of your spoon to gently press the center down. Then add the mini eggs.
Get the Full (Printable) No Bake Haystack Cookies AKA Birds Nest Cookies Recipe + Video Below!
