A Different Kind of Haystack Cookie

Becky Miles
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February 7, 2015

A Different Kind of Haystack Cookie These cookies/candy have an unusual list of ingredients but they are so good. I've made them with just pretzels or just chow mein noodles. Today, I had a little of both leftover and threw 'em all in. You can really add whatever you might like in there. It's a great way to use up all those odds and ends. Plus, it tastes good, too!

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: about 12, depending on the size.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips, any type. I used white chocolate chips today.
1 Tbsp shortening
1 cup broken up pretzels
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/3 cup peanuts
1/4 cup raisins, cranberries or whatever you like. I used a variety pack from Trader Joe's. It contains golden raisins, cherries, blueberries and cranberries.

Steps:

Melt chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave. Start out by heating for 30 seconds, stir, then heat another 20 seconds or so. If needed, heat a little longer. Stir til smooth.