White Chocolate Haystacks

The holiday season is full of cooking, chopping, mixing, and baking, so having a no-bake dessert option that also tastes delicious is a bonus. When your to-do list is overflowing, the last thing you want to do is have to put something else in the oven.

These no-bake white chocolate haystacks are the perfect holiday dessert when you are just not in the mood to bake. But just because it doesn’t go in the oven, this haystack dessert does not lack flavor.

Made with crunchy chow Mein noodles, peanuts, and white chocolate, they will spruce up any holiday cookie tray.

HOW TO MAKE WHITE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS WITH CHOW MEIN NOODLES?

Follow the recipe below and read through the tips and frequently asked questions to make the best easy white chocolate haystacks.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (12 oz) packages of white chocolate chips/chunks
• 1 (5 oz) can of crispy chow mein noodles
• ½ cup salted peanuts
• Sprinkles (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Step 1: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30-minute increments until melted and smooth, stirring in between.

• Step 2: Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts into the white chocolate and stir till combined and the peanuts and noodles are coated.

• Step 3: Drop medium-sized spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Step 4: Top with sprinkles and let cool until set.

CAN YOU FREEZE WHITE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS?

These are a great make-ahead dessert and can be frozen until ready to serve.

Allow the haystacks to cool completely to room temperature, then place in a large Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

HOW TO DECORATE HAYSTACK COOKIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

These white chocolate haystacks are a blank canvas waiting to be decorated for the holidays.

Add your favorite holiday sprinkles on top, or even dried fruits inside. The options are endless when it comes to holiday flavors!

WHITE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS RECIPE TIPS:

1. It’s important to work quickly when adding in the noodles and peanuts so that the chocolate does not cool too much
2. Make sure you leave the haystacks on the parchment paper until fully cooled so that they keep their shape.

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3 - Ingredient White Chocolate Haystacks Recipe

white chocolate haystacks are the perfect holiday dessert when you are just not in the mood to bake. But just because it doesn’t go in the oven, this haystack dessert does not lack flavor.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) packages of white chocolate chips/chunks
• 1 (5 oz) can of crispy chow mein noodles
• ½ cup salted peanuts
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30-minute increments until melted and smooth, stirring in between
• Add the chow mein noodles and peanuts into the white chocolate and stir till combined and the peanuts and noodles are coated
• Drop medium-sized spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet
• Top with sprinkles and let cool until set

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