Elf Spaghetti Cookie Bars Recipe
Elf Spaghetti Cookie Bars Recipe made with marshmallows, butter, fried chow mein noodles, marshmallow bits, chocolate fudge sauce, rainbow sprinkles, and optional white chocolate.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
Elf Spaghetti Cookie Bars
- 1 bag marshmallows 16 oz
- 1/2 c salted butter
- 1 bag fried chow mein noodles 16 oz
- 1 c marshmallow bits not mini marshmallows
- 1/3 c hard-shell forming chocolate fudge sauce
- Rainbow sprinkles as needed
Optional Gooey White Chocolate Mixture
- 1/4 c unsalted butter
- 6 oz white chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare the pan.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking sheet or baking pan with non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Prepare the chow mein noodles.
- Place the fried chow mein noodles in a large mixing bowl.
Brown the butter.
- In a large saucepan, heat the salted butter over medium heat until just browned.
Melt the marshmallows.
- Add the marshmallows to the browned butter. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Coat the noodles.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the chow mein noodles. Stir gently until the noodles are evenly coated.
Prepare the optional white chocolate mixture.
- If a softer and gooier texture is desired, place the optional unsalted butter and white chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Melt the optional mixture.
- Stir until the butter and white chocolate chips are fully melted and smooth.
Add the optional mixture.
- Stir the melted white chocolate mixture into the chow mein mixture until evenly combined.
Transfer to the pan.
- Transfer the coated noodle mixture to the prepared baking pan.
Press into an even layer.
- Using a lightly greased spatula or parchment paper, press the mixture into an even layer.
Add the chocolate drizzle.
- Drizzle the hard-shell forming chocolate fudge sauce evenly over the top.
Add the toppings.
- Sprinkle the top with rainbow sprinkles and marshmallow bits while the surface is still tacky.
Allow to set.
- Let the bars stand at room temperature until firm, or refrigerate briefly to speed up the setting process.
Slice and serve.
- Once firm, slice into 8 squares and serve.
Notes
To make this Elf Spaghetti Cookie Bars Recipe gluten free, replace the fried chow mein noodles with certified gluten-free crunchy noodles, gluten-free pretzel sticks, or gluten-free crispy rice cereal. Verify that the marshmallows, marshmallow bits, chocolate fudge sauce, white chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, butter, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free or free from gluten-containing additives. Use clean bowls, saucepans, spatulas, measuring cups, and a clean baking pan to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing ingredients.