White Chocolate Haystacks

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Servings 40

This festive spin on a classic no-bake treat is a special addition to your holiday cookie tray. Chow mein noodles and salted peanuts are tossed with melted white chips, marshmallows and a surprise ingredient--vanilla frosting--and finished with holiday sprinkles. This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for holiday get-togethers.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated October 9, 2017

Ingredients

4

cups chow mein noodles
1

cup cocktail peanuts
2

tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1

bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
1

cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2

cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container)
2

teaspoons Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors Jingle Mix nonpareils

Steps

1

Line cookie sheets with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; mix noodles and peanuts in bowl.
2

Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in white vanilla baking chips and frosting. Continue to microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until well blended.
3

Pour hot marshmallow mixture over noodles and peanuts; stir until well coated. To form each cookie, drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Immediately top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining noodle mixture and sprinkles. If mixture is hard to scoop, reheat in microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds.
4

Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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Spray tablespoon with cooking spray before you start scooping noodle mixture to help prevent sticking. Repeat as needed during scooping.
For best results, work quickly while scooping noodle mixture from bowl. Reheat noodle mixture if needed.
For a different look, try topping cookies with different colors of decorating sugar.