White Chocolate Peanut Holiday Haystacks Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS

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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.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

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:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

HOLIDAY HAYSTACK RECIPE

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One of the easiest holiday treats to make are these no-bake Holiday Haystacks! You only need three ingredients and a microwave wave to make them. They are perfect when you need a last-minute cookie during the holidays.

Provided by Mel

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

10 oz white almond bark (see note)
2 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup M&Ms (see note)

Steps:

Melt white bark in a large microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until melted. Be sure to read the directions on the package for melting.
Stir in chow mein noodles.
If chocolate is still hot, allow it to cool a bit. Then stir in M&Ms.
Place spoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 224 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g

HOLIDAY HAYSTACKS

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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
3 cups chow mein noodles
1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons assorted holiday sprinkles

Steps:

Heat 2 inches of water in a pot to a simmer. Add the semisweet and milk chocolate to a bowl and place over the pot of simmering water. Allow to melt, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the noodles, almonds and pistachios to a large bowl and set aside.
When the chocolate has melted completely, pour over the noodle and nut mixture. Mix until everything is well coated in the melted chocolate.
Using 2 spoons, drop tablespoon mounds onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle the holiday sprinkles over the top. Allow to dry completely before storing, about 1 hour.