**Haystacks:** A Sweet and Savory Treat for All Occasions
Haystacks, also known as Chocolate Haystacks, are a delightful and versatile confection that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These bite-sized treats are made with a combination of crispy chow mein noodles, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and miniature marshmallows. The result is a sweet and savory snack that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. In this article, we will explore three different recipes for haystacks, each with its own unique twist. From classic chocolate haystacks to peanut butter and white chocolate variations, there's a haystack recipe for every taste preference. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable treats.
HAYSTACKS I
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 45.7 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS
My grandmother made these haystack cookies and gave them to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't want us to have any more sweets. -Christine Schwester, Divide, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a microwave or large metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Gently stir in noodles., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS
This is a quick and easy chocolate-fix that the kids and adults will love. It's easy to play around with the ingredients to suit. My family has been making it for years and it's still a fave! Ingredients can be switched up with great results. It's also great with white chocolate and cranberries or crushed peppermints. You can use any nuts in place of the almonds.
Provided by NYNABOO
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- 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. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until haystacks are set, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 60.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
HAYSTACKS
This is a simple one dish meal that's been in my family for years - corn chips, vegetables, beans and cheese all piled up to make a delicious haystack! Kids love it!
Provided by Maryanne
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
- To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1697.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS
These candies are great for parties and snacks-they're always a hit when I serve them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in pecans, if desired, and potato sticks. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts :
HAWAIIAN HAYSTACKS
Rice topped with creamy sauce, lots of veggies, and crunchy noodles make this a quick and easy bust still great anytime meal!
Provided by J
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken broth; simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Mix cream of mushroom soup, basil, and parsley into chicken mixture until smooth; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken sauce to a small bowl.
- Spread cooked rice onto a serving platter; top with chicken sauce. Layer pineapple, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, chow mein noodles, almonds, green onions, and coconut, respectively, onto chicken sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 87.2 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 917.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
PEANUT BUTTER SHOESTRING HAYSTACKS
These are easy, no-bake cookies of peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shoestring potatoes.
Provided by Julie Pierce
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips; stir until melted. Stir in oil.
- Remove from heat and stir in potatoes, mixing well.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 9 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS
This festive spin on a classic no-bake treat is a special addition to your holiday cookie tray. Chow mein noodles and salted peanuts are tossed with melted white chips, marshmallows and a surprise ingredient--vanilla frosting--and finished with holiday sprinkles. This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for holiday get-togethers.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line cookie sheets with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Spray large bowl with cooking spray; mix noodles and peanuts in bowl.
- Spray medium microwavable bowl with cooking spray; add butter and marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in white vanilla baking chips and frosting. Continue to microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until well blended.
- Pour hot marshmallow mixture over noodles and peanuts; stir until well coated. To form each cookie, drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Immediately top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining noodle mixture and sprinkles. If mixture is hard to scoop, reheat in microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds.
- Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
TEX-MEX BREAKFAST HAYSTACKS
I love haystacks and wanted to make a fun Tex-Mex version for my family. Adding panko crumbs and cheese to the hash browns before cooking gives them a wonderful golden brown color and crisp texture. -Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine sour cream, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Tex-Mex seasoning; set aside., Squeeze hash brown potatoes dry with paper towel to remove excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and remaining Tex-Mex seasoning., On an electric griddle, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press to flatten slightly. Fry, adding oil as needed, until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm., On same griddle, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Break eggs, one at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat; cook until whites are set and yolks have begun to thicken. Flip eggs if desired; cook to desired doneness., To assemble, top each potato patty with an egg, salsa, bacon and sour cream mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 205mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
NO-BAKE HAYSTACKS
My grandpa made these himself quite often, especially at Christmas time. Quick, easy, and no baking required! Also, try walnuts in place of the peanuts for a different version.
Provided by Dutchlove
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the oats, coconut, peanuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.
- Stir the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Stir the vanilla into the cocoa mixture; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture and drop into haystack-like piles onto waxed paper; allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 25.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CHOW MEIN-NOODLE HAYSTACKS
Steps:
- Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti until tender. Drain well, then toss with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. In a skillet or electric fryer, heat 1-inch of oil to 365 degrees. Working in batches of 3 or 4 tangled strands, fry the spaghetti until golden brown. Let the spaghetti intertwine to form interesting shapes. Drain on paper towels. Break the spaghetti or chow mein noodles into pieces no larger than 1-inch long. In a completely dry bowl or in the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate. Mix in the noodles, coconut, and peanuts. Drop walnut size haystacks of the mixture on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled.
- Rocky Road Haystacks: Stir in chopped marshmallows to the chow mein-noodle haystack recipe.
- White-Chocolate Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks: Substitute white chocolate for the semisweet chocolate and chopped pecans for the peanuts in the original chow mein-noodle haystacks recipe.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE HAYSTACKS
I've had this recipe for years, but I don't remember where I got it. But its quick, chocolatey and best of all NO-BAKE!
Provided by Kim Brooks
Categories Chocolate
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Measure noodles into large mixing bowl and set aside In 4 qt dish, microwave at 50% power melt chips & peanut butter [3-5] minutes
- 2. Stir and add to chow mein noodles. Drop onto wax paper and put in refrigerator for a fast set or you can leave on the counter until set.
- 3. For a yummy almond joy flavor you can substitute the peanut butter for almond butter and add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut. You can also use any flavor of chips instead of semi-sweet chips...Butterscotch, mint, white chocolate, peanut butter etc
CAMPING HAYSTACKS
Try this easy layered dish for a quick and easy meal after a day of hiking. -Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat chili. Divide corn chips between two plates; top with chili. Layer with cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, olives and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 30 g fat (11 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,654 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61 g carbohydrate, Fiber 10 g fiber, Protein 25 g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER HAYSTACKS
"No one can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these sweet snacks! They really cure any urge for crunchy foods, too," confirms Laurie Mounce from Houston, Texas. "Plus, they offer fiber and protein."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bar and peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 50% power 10-15 seconds longer or until candy is melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
CORNFLAKE HAYSTACKS
Make and share this Cornflake Haystacks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rasburyberet
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 15-30 cookies depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add the peanut butter and package of butterscotch morsels to large pan over a low/med heat.
- Melt, stirring often.
- Once your mixture is smooth and creamy, turn off heat and add cornflakes. Mix well until all flakes are coated. (you can add additional flakes per your texture preference but I have found this amount works well).
- Place your cookies (I use a pampered chef medium scoop) on wax paper, and let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 7.3, Sodium 180.1, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18, Protein 5.5
CHOCOLATE MATZO FARFEL HAYSTACKS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 dozen haystacks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 350-degree oven, toast the matzo farfel for 5 minutes to crisp up. In a completely dry bowl or double boiler set over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate. Mix in the farfel, coconut, peanuts and dried fruit. Form 1-inch haystacks of the mixture on a parchment lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for 1/2 hour to set. Serve chilled.
ONION HAYSTACKS
Make and share this Onion Haystacks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pamsbm
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Add remaining ingredients except for onions, and mix well.
- Stir onions into batter.
- Using heat resistant metal tongs to place onion stacks into hot oil.
- Cook 3 minutes or until done.
FIBER ONE BUTTERSCOTCH HAYSTACKS
Make and share this Fiber One Butterscotch Haystacks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bitgirl
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 10m
Yield 40 haystacks, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In microwave safe bowl heat butterscotch chips in 30 second intervals until melted. Pour in 1 pouch of Fiber One cereal original (2 pouches per box). Stir until well combined. Drop by spoonful onto parchment paper and let sit until hardened, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 0.5
HAYSTACKS II
These cookies are absolutely delicious.
Provided by Judy Chesser
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the chips in a saucepan on low heat. Stir in the nuts and the noodles.
- Then drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Cool and then store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 145.6 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
NO-BAKE CEREAL HAYSTACKS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield about 18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the cereal in a large bowl. Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and whisk until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, 5 to 6 minutes (it should register 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla, nutmeg and salt.
- Immediately pour the caramel over the cereal and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the cereal mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet. Let cool slightly, then use your fingers to gently form each into a mound or pyramid shape; sprinkle with nonpareils. Let cool completely.
Tips:
- Choose the right chocolate. The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your haystacks. For a classic flavor, use semisweet chocolate chips. If you want a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips. For a sweeter flavor, use milk chocolate chips.
- Don't overcook the chocolate. When you're melting the chocolate, be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked chocolate will be thick and difficult to work with. It will also have a burnt flavor.
- Use a variety of toppings. The toppings you use on your haystacks are a great way to add flavor and texture. Some popular toppings include chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows.
- Let the haystacks cool completely. Once you've made your haystacks, let them cool completely before you serve them. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Haystacks are a classic no-bake dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love.
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