Buddy the Elf Crockpot Haystack Cookies

Festive cookies with a mix of red, green, and white candies are placed on parchment paper. They are arranged on a wooden surface alongside candy canes and red-striped cloths, creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere.

Buddy the Elf Crockpot Haystack Cookies

Whip up some holiday cheer with these Buddy the Elf Crockpot Haystack Cookies! Sweet, crunchy treats loaded with festive fun - perfect for Christmas movie marathons!

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 4 dozen

Ingredients

1.5 lb white almond bark
1 cup smooth peanut butter
8 cups chow mein noodles
¼ cup mini red and green M&Ms
¼ cup mini marshmallow bits
2 oz chocolate almond bark optional

Instructions

Break up the almond bark and add it and the peanut butter to the crockpot. Set on low for 1 hour.
Once the candy melts, give it another stir with a wooden spoon to make sure everything’s well blended.
Stir in the chow mein noodles, making sure they’re fully coated in the candy mixture.
Use a cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Top with M&Ms and marshmallow bits.
Place the baking sheet full of haystacks in the fridge for about an hour to set, and they’re ready to go!

Notes

Peanut butter pro tip: Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature to help it mix smoothly with the candy melts.

If you’re not feeling the Elf theme, try using chocolate almond bark to make chocolate Christmas haystacks with a holiday twist.

Love butterscotch? Make butterscotch haystacks by swapping the candy melts with butterscotch chips for a tasty change.

For extra texture, mix in some pretzels or nuts with your chow mein noodles.

These haystacks are a hit during Halloween too! Check out our Monster Halloween Haystacks too.

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