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Haystacks II

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"These cookies are absolutely delicious." — Judy Chesser

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips

12 ounces peanuts
5 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles

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Directions

Melt the chips in a saucepan on low heat. Stir in the nuts and the noodles.
Then drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Cool and then store covered in the refrigerator.

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I had heard that these were delicious & decided to make them for a cookie exchange. Although the taste was good, there were some modifications that needed to be made because they turned out too dry. Instead of using 5 (5 oz.) cans of noodles, use only 3. This will hold everything together without them falling apart. Also, scoop out about a heaping tablespoon worth, drop on the parchment paper, & then flatten out with the back of the spoon. People found it a bit difficult to get their mouth around the mound so I flattened them. After that, they were delicious.

—HEADMEISTER

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 12, 2007

I like it better withou the chocolat chips!! I do love chocolate, just noy in these!

—THENEWLINDENS

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59 Ratings

Dec 30, 2007

With just slight differences in amounts, this easy and delicious little no-bake treat has been on my Christmas Cookie Plate for close to 30 years. I use 18 ozs. of chocolate chips, a 12 oz. pkg. butterscotch chips, 5-6 ozs. chow mein noodles (4 cups) and 6-8 ozs. of peanuts (1-1/2 cups). A sentimental favorite.

—naples34102

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Dec 22, 2003

I started making this recipe back in 1999 for a work party, and have been requested to make these cookies every year since. I end up having to make a double-batch because my husband ends up eating too many when I am not looking. I tend to use an entire bag of chocolate & butterscotch chips and a 12oz bag of chow mein noodles and 1/2 a jar of peanuts. Very tasty!

—MOLSON1

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Oct 30, 2009

These were really good! I did however change it a little bit. I didn't put in peanuts because I didn't have any and I used crunched up pretzels instead of chow mein noodles. The combination of sweet and salty is amazing!

—Jessica

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Dec 30, 2006

This is an annual recipe with my bunch for Christmas. It isn't Christmas if I don't make them. Like chocolate bars. Just work fast when you are dropping them so they don't harden too soon.

—trish1958

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Dec 21, 2009

I add coconut to mine and they were delicious.

—Pamela

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Oct 11, 2008

This recipe is so easy and is great for getting my kids involved in cooking. I omitted the peanuts b/c my daughter is severly allergic to them. I added a few more ounces of chow mein noodles to the chocolate and butterscotch to take the place of the peanuts. Delicious!!!

—frannie916

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Nutrition

Calories
385 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
37.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
24.3 g
37%

Fiber
3.1 g
12%

Protein
6.4 g
13%

Sodium
146 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Haystacks II

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 385
Calories from Fat: 218

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g 37 %
Saturated Fat 8.3g 41 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 146mg 6 %
Potassium 206mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12 %
Protein 6.4g 13 %
Sugars 17.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 38 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 27 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.