{"id":66388,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-butterscotch-haystacks\/"},"modified":"2024-10-04T18:29:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T23:29:51","slug":"chocolate-butterscotch-haystacks","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-butterscotch-haystacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Delightfully crunchy and easily customizable, haystack cookies comprise just three ingredients: chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-chow-mein\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-chow-mein\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">chow mein<\/a> noodles. Not only that, but they don&#8217;t require any baking; all you have to do is refrigerate them for a few minutes before they&#8217;re ready to serve. Add in nuts, dried fruit or other kinds of baking chips if you&#8217;d like, though do keep in mind that the beauty of haystacks is their simplicity. Because these cookies are so easy to make, they&#8217;re a fantastic dessert for kids to help with. Keep reading for our tried-and-true haystack cookie recipe.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Haystack Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Semisweet chocolate chips:\u00a0<\/strong>Milk chocolate is too sweet for this recipe; semisweet chocolate chips offer the ideal balance of sweetness and bitterness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butterscotch chips:\u00a0<\/strong>Butterscotch chips taste rich and buttery and pair perfectly with semisweet chocolate chips in these haystack cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chow mein noodles:\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure to use the exact amount of noodles the recipe calls for; otherwise, these cookies will have a dry texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Combine the ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haystack-cookies_TOHD24_112083_JackieAlpers_01.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Haystack Cookies Tohd24 112083 Jackiealpers 01\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a microwave or on the stovetop in a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Gently stir in the noodles.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare to serve<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haystack-cookies_TOHD24_112083_JackieAlpers_02.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Haystack Cookies Tohd24 112083 Jackiealpers 02\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper\u2013lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haystack-cookies_TOHD24_112083_JackieAlpers_03.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Haystack Cookies Tohd24 112083 Jackiealpers 03\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Haystack Cookie Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add your favorite combination of nuts and fruit: <\/strong>Raisins, craisins, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/fruits\/dried-fruits\/dried-cranberries\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/fruits\/dried-fruits\/dried-cranberries\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">dried cranberries<\/a>, crushed walnuts and cocktail peanuts all work well in this recipe. Experiment with some different combos to see what you like best.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use mini marshmallows:\u00a0<\/strong>Mini marshmallows make for a tasty addition to these cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Haystack Cookies<\/h2>\n<p>Our favorite airtight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-cookie-storage-containers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">storage containers<\/a> can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-store-cookies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/how-to-store-cookies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">store cookies<\/a> at room temperature, between sheets of waxed paper. If you like, you can also store these cookies in the fridge.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will haystack cookies last?<\/h3>\n<p>These cookies will last for up to one week at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h2>Haystack Cookie Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2056604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Haystack-cookiesTOHD24_112083_JackieAlpers_05.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Haystack Cookiestohd24 112083 Jackiealpers 05\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I make these cookies vegan?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can make these cookies vegan by using peanut butter and dairy-free chocolate in place of the chocolate and butterscotch chips.<\/p>\n<h3>How else can you melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips for haystack cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>The microwave or stovetop methods in this recipe are the most popular, but there are other easy ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">melt chocolate<\/a>. Just take your time and make sure that your tools are completely dry so that no water is introduced.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it possible to double this recipe?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can double this recipe, though we recommend making two separate batches of cookies instead of combining double the ingredients. We also love making one batch of chocolate haystacks (using only chocolate chips) and one batch of butterscotch haystacks (using only butterscotch chips).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn&#8217;t be simpler to make. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.857143,"reviewCount":14,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dawn384"},"reviewBody":"4\/28\/22:  I'd made these haystacks and used 1 Tbsp. butter, 1 package milk chocolate chips in addition to the butterscotch chips! These treats came out well and this recipe is a DEFINITE keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kim5860"},"reviewBody":"<p>This a great recipe. Sometimes I\u2019ll do equal parts butterscotch\/chocolate chips with potato sticks and peanuts too just to mix it up.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ChrisDe"},"reviewBody":"<p>I use white chocolate chips and butterscotch with peanut butter the chow mein noodles and roasted peanuts. We call them manger hay. All the variations posted are superb. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BonnieOnofrio"},"reviewBody":"I've been making these for over 50 years but mine include cashews.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tjpb4"},"reviewBody":"I made these for years using Mr. Goodbars{chocolate and peanuts}","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ChrisHarris"},"reviewBody":"Thank you for this recipe! I couldn\u2019t find mine and this one is exactly like mine! Merry Christmas!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mamaknowsbest"},"reviewBody":"Try adding cashews!  Excellent!  Fun, quick recipe that will disappear quickly. As a volunteer field editor for Taste Recipes magazine I recipes that are easily prepared and always a hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mskitty7499"},"reviewBody":"This is a favorite  with family and friends. They are known as Tarantulas in my house. I have been making since I was  in high school and when I took a batch to a friend, he exclaimed \"What are these? Tarantulas?\". The name stuck, and to this day my kids ask for Tarantulas, especially for winter holidays.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sue Zappa","givenName":"Sue","familyName":"Zappa"},"reviewBody":"Thank you for sharing this recipe!  My mom made these every Christmas & I'd forgotten about them until I saw the recipe here!  Will make some this year for Christmas.  So easy.  Brings back wonderful memories of Christmases so long ago & the many loved ones with whom I shared them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SuzanneMiller"},"reviewBody":"Just made these today. I changed up the recipe though and they still came out DELICIOUS! I used half a bag of chocolate chips and half a bag of peanut butter chips along with a full bag of butterscotch chips. I used chocolate peanut butter cheerios instead of chow mein noodles. ABSOLUTELY YUMMY!!!! VIOLA!!! Enjoy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KK"},"reviewBody":"We used to make these using corn flakes instead of noodles - so easy for children to help make!  Everyone loves these!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena 55","givenName":"rena","familyName":"55"},"reviewBody":"Easy, just a few ingredients, quick and the best part, oh, so tasty!  These little jewels are always a hit on the cookie\/candy tray!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NicollePetticrew"},"reviewBody":"These were pretty good, but a little hard to eat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lorict"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve been making this exact recipe for years except I add salted  peanuts or cashews.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"112083","romance_copy_dek":"These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. 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