Get ready to transform your holiday dessert table with the most irresistible, no-bake treat that's about to become your new seasonal obsession! These Nutella Haystack Cookies are the ultimate combination of crunchy, chocolatey, and festive – a dessert so easy to make and so delicious that it'll have everyone asking for your secret recipe. In just 10 minutes, you can create these stunning, Instagram-worthy cookies that look like they came straight from a professional bakery, but require zero baking skills!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, warm the Nutella for 20-30 seconds to soften it, making it easier to mix with other ingredients.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the softened Nutella, gently folding and stirring to ensure each noodle is completely coated with the chocolate-hazelnut spread.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows, allowing them to be distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- If using, carefully mix in the chopped nuts to add extra crunch and texture to the haystacks.
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating haystack-like shapes.
- While the cookies are still wet, sprinkle decorative holiday sprinkles over each haystack to add festive color and visual appeal.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the haystacks to set and firm up.
- Once set, transfer the cookies to a serving plate and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips
- • Make sure to warm the Nutella gently to ensure smooth mixing without burning • Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper for easy cookie removal • Work quickly when forming haystacks to prevent ingredients from hardening • For extra festivity, choose holiday-themed sprinkles matching your color scheme • If you want a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped nuts • Store cookies in the refrigerator to maintain their perfect texture • Let kids help with decorating for a fun family holiday cooking activity • For best results, use fresh chow mein noodles for maximum crunch
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
