What are chocolate haystacks made of?

Stir oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl. Whisk sugar, milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil, add vanilla, and remove from heat. Pour milk mixture over chocolate chips mixture; stir until well-combined.

Why are my haystacks crumbly?

If your no-bake cookies are sticky and gooey, then they were not boiled quite long enough. On the flip side, if your no-bake cookies are dry and crumbly, they were boiled a tad too long . Also, if they are a bit too dry for your liking, take the cocoa down to 4 tbsp.

What is chocolate sticks made of?

This is a quick, easy recipe for making chocolate sticks that are perfect for a party or as a snack. The biscuit inside is baked until crispy and then dipped into melted chocolate . The result? A crunchy biscuit with a rich, chocolatey coating, ready to be snacked on whenever and wherever.

Do you add oil to chocolate chips when melting?

Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil while microwaving helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and makes it the perfect consistency for dipping ! The caveat here is that once cool, the chocolate won't set up quite as hard as it did to begin with due to the added fat content.

How do you make chocolate thin enough to drizzle?

Add oil, butter, or shortening to thin a small amount of chocolate. The best way to thin chocolate is with the addition of oil. The exact amount of oil you will need will depend on the thickness of your chocolate and your desired consistency. Start by stirring in just a little splash, then add more if you need to.

Why won't my melted chocolate drizzle?

Fixing Seized Chocolate This may seem counterintuitive, but the way to fix seized chocolate is to add 1 teaspoon of boiling water at a time, then mix vigorously until it becomes smooth once again. This is ideal when planning to use the chocolate for a drizzle or a sauce since the chocolate will be somewhat diluted.

What are haystack cookies made of?

Haystack Cookies are a magical combination of butterscotch, peanut butter, chocolate, M&Ms, and marshmallow bits . It doesn't get much sweeter than this!! It all comes together with a secret ingredient that you likely wouldn't expect: noodles!

What are chocolate lace cookies made of?

ingredients 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups white sugar. 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 2 teaspoons baking soda. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 4 beaten eggs. 3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted. More items...

What are butterscotch haystacks made of?

ingredients 2 cups butterscotch chips. 1 cup peanut butter. 3 cups mini marshmallows. 4 cups chow mein noodles.

What is the purpose of haystacks?

A haystack is a pile or bundle of hay. On farms, after hay has been cut, it's formed into haystacks until being fed to farm animals . Haystacks come in different shapes and sizes, including piles of rectangular blocks of hay; rounded bales; and pointed piles of hay.

Easy Chocolate Haystacks Recipe - To Simply Inspire (2024)

Published: Dec 21, 2016 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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These easy no-bake Chocolate Haystacks are chocolatey crunchiness made with 2 ingredients that ready in less than 30 minutes!

Need a few more easy no-bake dessert recipes? These Peanut Butter Balls are a classic, this Peppermint Bark Recipe is great for wrapping in a cute container for edible gifts and these Oreo Balls are just the best!

Easy Chocolate Haystacks Recipe - To Simply Inspire (1)

I was feeling very nostalgic this weekend. Spending time with my mother over Thanksgiving did that. We did lots of reminiscing about the traditions we remember growing up. One of my memories was my grandmother always made these chocolate haystacks every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I haven’t made Haystacks in years and years but I promised my daughter I would introduce her to the wonderfulness of these easy little treats.

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You can use whatever chocolate chips you like best. Milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark. I made mine with semi-sweet since we love darker chocolates. You can also add your favorite toasted nut like almonds, pecans, cashews. Top with sea salt if you prefer. It’s all delicious!

They are another super dessert to add to your holiday sweets list! Especially if you need something really, really fast.

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How to Make These Haystacks

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Melt chocolate per the directions on the package. I melt mine in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after every 20 seconds.

Add chow mein noodles and nuts too (if desired) to the melted chocolate and carefully combine until they are coating well.

Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and drop it onto the parchment paper.

Allow them to cool. I place mine in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. (the freezer would work too for about 10 minutes)

Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.

Store in an airtight container.

ENJOY!!

Chocolate Haystacks Recipe

Enjoy the chocolatey crunchiness of these easy no-bake chocolate haystacks treats. Made with 2 simple ingredients!

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 18

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

▢ 24 ounces chocolate chips or bars milk chocolate, semi-sweet or dark
▢ 2 cups chow mein noodles
▢ 1 cup your choice of toasted nuts almonds, peanuts, cashews, or pecans (Optional)

Instructions

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate per the directions on the package.
Add chow mein noodles and nuts to the melted chocolate and carefully combine until they are coating well.
Scoop about a tablespoon full of the mixture and drop onto the parchment paper.
Allow to cool. I place mine in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. (the freezer would work too for about 10 minutes)
Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
Store in an airtight container.
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ENJOY!!

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Marlene
December 11, 2022 at 12:40 pm

We use Oatmeal instead of chow mein noodles to make our Chocolate Haystacks.
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Darla J Jolet
December 09, 2022 at 5:13 pm
My mom made this years ago, but dipt them in melted butterscotch chips instead of chocolate. yum!!!!
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D
December 21, 2018 at 8:28 pm
Isn’t that more than 2 ingredients?
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- Sherri
  December 21, 2018 at 8:32 pm
  The 2 ingredients are just chocolate and chow mein noodles. Nuts are optional 😉 Enjoy!
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DiEtta
November 30, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Thanks for sharing all the recipes. I make the Haystacks with Butterscotch chips and peanuts. One of our favorites. ❤️
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Miz Helen
January 03, 2016 at 2:18 pm

I just love your Haystacks, they look awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and Happy New Year!
Miz Helen
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Kerry
January 01, 2016 at 8:12 am
Yum! These bring back memories. My mom and I used to make something similar. And also used to make a birds nest version with butterscotch chips and jelly beans (we would make those around Easter time). I’m going to pin this to my recipes folder.
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Ducks n a Row
December 22, 2015 at 10:40 am

OH Sherri – I love this dessert! My sister-in-law makes it every Christmas. I never bothered to get the recipe because I knew I would get to have some anyway! LOL Well, I pinned and yummed this so I’ll now have the recipe to make myself. You get five stars for this one, dear lady 🙂
Sinea ♥
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