Grinch Haystack Cookies
A favorite movie for many adults and children during the holidays is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. These Grinch Haystack Cookies were inspired by the classic tale. They are easy to make with just four ingredients and take under 30 minutes!
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What do I need to make Grinch Haystack Cookies?
As I mentioned, there are just four ingredients that come together to make these holiday themed haystack treats. Here is what you will need:
Kitchen Items Needed:
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rubber Spatula
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How do I make Haystack Cookies?
These fun and festive holiday treats are so easy to make in just a few simple steps. Here is what you will need to do to make the Grinch cookies.
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Step 1: Melt the Chocolate
Start off by lining a standard baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, place the candy melts in a large mixing bowl and microwave for approximately 3 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir them. Once they are smooth and creamy when stirred, add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
PRO TIP: Microwave in increments, stirring frequently until chocolate is smooth. Do NOT add water as this will cause chocolate to break. If chocolate is chunky coming out of the microwave, work in the coconut oil to smooth it out. Add extra coconut oil if needed.
Step 2: Prepare the Haystacks
Next, add the chow mein noodles to the chocolate and gently fold them in until they are fully coated. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared sheets into small haystacks, about ¼ cup is the size I make. However, you can make them smaller or larger, depending on preference. Immediately place a large red heart sprinkle on the top middle of each cookie.
Step 3: Chill and Enjoy!
Place the cookies in the refrigerator to chill for about 10 minutes. Once they are firm, serve and enjoy!
Grinch Haystack Cookies Tips and Tricks
- Size of cookies: I use about ¼ cup of the chocolate and chow mien mixture to make the haystacks. However, you can make them bigger or smaller depending on preference. The chocolate will hold together the chow mein noodles regardless of size.
- If you can't get vibrant green candy melts: These are not always easy to find. So, you can also use a bright green oil-based food dye and add it to melted white chocolate chips. Add the dye after chips are melted, then add in the coconut oil. You can also use any shade of green you have on hand.
- If you can't find large red heart sprinkles: You can use any kind of red heart candy. I also like to use red cinnamon hearts on top of the haytstacks. Another idea is to pipe on the hearts with red icing.
- If your chocolate is chunky coming out of the microwave: Work the coconut oil into it until it is smooth. If you need to add extra, that is fine, just DO NOT ADD WATER, as it will cause the chocolate to break.
Grinch Haystack Cookies
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Chow Mein Noodles
- 1 12- Ounce Bag Vibrant Green Candy Melts
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- Large Red Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the candy melts in a large mixing bowl and microwave for 3 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir them.
- Once they’re smooth and creamy when stirred, add the coconut oil to the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the chocolate and gently fold them in until they’re full coated.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared sheets into small haystacks (about ¼ cup is the size I make).
- Immediately place a large red heart sprinkle on the top middle of each cookie and place the cookies in the fridge to chill for about 10 minutes or until hardened. Enjoy!
Notes
Grinch Haystack Cookies Tips and Tricks
- Size of cookies: I use about ¼ cup of the chocolate and chow mien mixture to make the haystacks. However, you can make them bigger or smaller depending on preference. The chocolate will hold together the chow mein noodles regardless of size.
- If you can’t get vibrant green candy melts: These are not always easy to find. So, you can also use a bright green oil-based food dye and add it to melted white chocolate chips. Add the dye after chips are melted, then add in the coconut oil. You can also use any shade of green you have on hand.
- If you can’t find large red heart sprinkles: You can use any kind of red heart candy. I also like to use red cinnamon hearts on top of the haytstacks. Another idea is to pipe on the hearts with red icing.
- If your chocolate is chunky coming out of the microwave: Work the coconut oil into it until it is smooth. If you need to add extra, that is fine, just DO NOT ADD WATER, as it will cause the chocolate to break.
