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Buddy the Elf Cookies

Buddy the Elf Cookies: Fun No-Bake Holiday Treats!

Delight in Buddy the Elf Cookies, a playful no-bake treat blending crunchy chow mein noodles, white chocolate, and M&Ms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 clusters
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 4 cups Chow Mein Noodles Provides a crunchy texture; no substitutions are recommended.
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Opt for white candy melts to prevent seizing.
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Add sweetness and chewy texture; larger marshmallows can be cut down.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Enhances sweetness; use less for a milder taste.
For the Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup or Hot Fudge Sauce Adds rich chocolate flavor for drizzling.
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Melted for drizzling.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Red and Green M&Ms For color and festive appeal; can substitute with any chocolate candies.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Pop Tart Adds fun crunch; cocoa pebbles can be used if Pop Tarts aren’t available.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cookie sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your workspace by lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add chow mein noodles and set aside.
  3. Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth, then stir in half of the mini marshmallows.
  4. Pour the melted white chocolate over the chow mein noodles and fold gently until coated.
  5. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet to form clusters.
  6. Melt milk chocolate and drizzle it over the cookie clusters.
  7. Drizzle maple syrup and chocolate syrup over clusters, then sprinkle with remaining mini marshmallows, M&Ms, and Pop Tart pieces.
  8. Let cookies cool at room temperature until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use white candy melts for the best texture, and invite kids to help with decoration!

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