These no bake haystack cookies combine chow mein noodles, milk chocolate and butterscotch chips to make decadent treats that are always a huge hit. Chow mein cookies are perfect to whip up at a moment's notice and you can vary the flavors and sprinkle decorations depending on the season.
Place the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
Add the chow mein noodles to the bowl and toss until coated in the chocolate mixture.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a piece of parchment and shape into a mound; place a pinch of sprinkles on top.
Repeat the process with the remaining cookie mixture and sprinkles until you have 12 cookies.
Let cookies sit until firm, then serve. Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Look for crunchy chow mein noodles in a bag or tin in the ethnic foods aisle of the grocery store. I typically use La Choy brand. Do not buy the long raw chow mein noodles that are meant to be boiled, these are short, fried noodles meant to be used as is for baking and salads.
Use a good quality brand of chocolate such as Guittard or Ghirardelli for the best results.