Buddy the Elf Cookies (Haystacks Recipe)

Step 1

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine the chow mein noodles and ½ cup of the marshmallow bits in a large bowl.

Step 3

Place the white chocolate chips and butterscotch chips into a separate medium sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 20 seconds, stirring in between intervals until completely melted. This usually takes about 2 minutes but you don’t want to overheat them so be sure to stop and stir every 20 seconds.

Step 4

Pour the white chocolate chip mixture into the bowl with the chow mein noodles and marshmallow bits. Gently stir until everything is coated.

Step 5

Use a spoon or large cookie scoop to drop a small handful of the mixture into mounds on a sheet pan to set.

Step 6

Drizzle each mound with about 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon of rainbow sprinkles, remaining marshmallow bits, and festive M&Ms (optional).

Step 7

Let the mounds set completely, about 1 hour at room temperature, before plating and serving.