Buddy The Elf Cookies are the perfect holiday treat to make for movie night. Based off of the infamous elf’s breakfast spaghetti – loaded with crunch, sweet white chocolate, maple, milk chocolate, marshmallows, and m&m’s. Make this no bake cookie recipe inspired by everyone’s favorite Christmastime movie, Elf!
Watch the movie Elf and make these no bake cookies along with this Buddy The Elf Christmas Snack Mix.
No Bake Buddy The Elf Cookie Recipe
These no bake elf cookies are based off of the Elf movie when he makes his infamous Elf’s breakfast spaghetti. Don’t worry, you’ll hit all the main food groups (according the elf) with this fun recipe
Loaded with Elf’s favorite candy and junk food – like white chocolate, milk chocolate, colorful m&m’s, marshmallows, maple, and crunchy chow mien noodles. If you’re wanting a fun cookie to take to the cookie exchanges this holiday season, then these are it!
Ingredients Needed
- White Chocolate Almond Bark : This is also labeled as vanilla almond bark in the stores. You can find it near the chocolate chips and chocolate baking bars in the baking aisle.
- Maple Extract : This is optional but if you want the true “breakfast cereal” that Buddy The Elf makes in the movie, then you’ll want to add it in. But if you don’t love maple flavor, then simply omit it from the recipe and the cookies will still be delicious.
- Chow Mein Noodles
- Chocolate Almond Bark
- Mini M&M’s
- Mini Marshmallow Bits : If you can’t find the bits (I usually can always find them on Amazon) then mini marshmallows will work. If you want them smaller, similar to the bits, cut the mini marshmallows into 3-4 smaller pieces with kitchen scissors.
How To Make No Bake Elf Cookies (From The Movie Elf)
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Add the white almond bark into a microwave-safe bowl and heat according to the package directions. It usually says to heat for 1 minute and then stir well; continue heating in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until it’s completely smooth and melted.
Stir in the maple extract if using.
Add the chow mien noodle into a large bowl. Pour the melted white almond bark over the chow mien noodles and stir until all the noodles are thoroughly coated.
Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into small mounds to form 15 cookies on the lined baking sheet.
In a separate smaller microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate almond bark and melt for about 45-60 seconds or until it’s completely smooth and melted.
Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag, a ziplock bag with he corner snipped off, or use a fork to drizzle it over each cookie in a zig-zag pattern or random pattern.
Immediately sprinkle the cookies with mini m&m’s and mini marshmallow bits. Gently press the toppings into the melted chocolate so they stick.
Place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. You can also leave them at room temperature for about 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set.
Serve and enjoy!
How To Store Leftover Buddy The Elf Cookies
Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 5 days.
My Tips For Success
- Mix some sprinkles (the larger sized ones, not the ball shaped non-pareils) into the chow mein mixture for a fun addition, and to make these cookies even more festive and colorful with Christmas colors.
- Add some non-pareils sprinkles over top the cookies alongside the m&m’s and marshmallow bits. If decorating the tops of the cookies with sprinkles, I suggest using the smaller ball-shaped nonpareils.
- Use fresh, crispy chow mein noodles for the best crunchy texture. If the noodles have been opened for awhile, they may not be as crunchy in this recipe and will loose any crunch they have fairly quickly once combined with the melted chocolate.
- The maple adds just a subtle flavor. I don’t recommend using anymore than 1/4 teaspoon, as adding too much into the melted chocolate can cause it to seize and clump once mixed in.
- Use the Christmas mix of mini m&m’s instead of the colorful mini m&m’s! This is something that I usually do when making them.
- Instead of melted chocolate almond bark try using melted butterscotch chips, melted peanut butter chips, or candy melts in whatever color you want.
More Fun Kid-Friendly Christmas Treats
- Grinch Popcorn
- Grinch Cookies
- Easy Reindeer Cookies
- Easy Santa Claus Cookies
- Christmas Cookie Truffles (With Lofthouse Cookies)
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
- Christmas Cookie Pizza
Buddy The Elf Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces white almond bark
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract (optional)
- 3 cups chow mein noodles
- 2 ounces chocolate almond bark
- 1/2 cup mini m&m's
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet/cookie sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Add the white almond bark into a microwave-safe bowl and heat according to the package directions. It usually says to heat for 1 minute and then stir well; continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until it's completely smooth and melted.16 ounces white almond bark
- Stir in the maple extract if using.¼ teaspoon maple extract
- Add the chow mein noodles into a large bowl. Pour the melted white almond bark over the chow mien noodles and stir until all the noodles are thoroughly coated.3 cups chow mein noodles
- Use a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them into small mounds to form 15 cookies on the lined baking sheet.
- In a separate smaller microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate almond bark and melt for about 45-60 seconds or until it's completely smooth and melted.2 ounces chocolate almond bark
- Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag, a ziplock bag with he corner snipped off, or use a fork to drizzle it over each cookie in a zig-zag pattern or random pattern.
- Immediately sprinkle the cookies with mini m&m's and mini marshmallow bits. Gently press the toppings into the melted chocolate so they stick.1/2 cup mini m&m's, 1/2 cup mini marshmallow bits
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. You can also leave them at room temperature for about 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set.
- Serve and enjoy!
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