Best 7 Healthy Haystacks Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with a classic American treat – haystack cookies. These crispy and delectable cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a base of crisp chow mein noodles, held together by melted chocolate and dotted with miniature marshmallows, peanuts, and chocolate chips. Our collection of haystack cookie recipes offers a variety of options to satisfy every taste preference. From the traditional chocolate-peanut butter combination to a tantalizing s'mores-inspired version and even a gluten-free alternative, our recipes cater to diverse dietary needs and flavor preferences. Join us as we explore the world of haystack cookies, creating irresistible treats that will be the stars of your cookie jar.
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DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT HAYSTACKS
It's easy to make coconut haystacks. And if you use dark chocolate and unsweetened coconut, you can feel good about eating them!
Provided by Vered DeLeeuw
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a tray or a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Place the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second session, stirring after each session, until the chocolate is melted.
- If using, stir the sweetener into the melted chocolate until fully dissolved. Then mix in the coconut oil.
- Stir the coconut into the chocolate, mixing until the coconut is completely coated.
- Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop six mounds of the mixture into the wax-paper-lined tray. Gently flatten them with a small rubber spatula.
- Refrigerate the candies for 30 minutes, until the chocolate is set. If you refrigerate for longer than 30 minutes, remove them from the fridge at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 haystack, Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 3 g
HAYSTACKS
I have made these cookies for my family for about 30 years now. My son (who is now 36 years old) gets so excited when I make these; he always enjoys them with a tall glass of milk. I find that I have to be careful when melting the butterscotch because it seems to scorch easily, so take care - this is an essential ingredient! Also, these are best enjoyed in the winter because they seem to melt and not taste as great in the warmer weather.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the butterscotch chips in a double boiler over simmering water.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butterscotch and peanut butter. Add noodles and peanuts and mix well. Drop the batter by the heaped tablespoon onto waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and set, about 20 minutes.
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
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.
"HEALTHY" HAYSTACKS
My son is currently in Americorps and works at Harvesters, Kansas City's only food bank. In addition to feeding hungry people Harvesters also has outreach programs which teach families how to get the most nutritional value for the least cost. My son brought home some of these "Healthy Haystacks" one day along with the recipe....
Provided by Penny Burdge
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Dump the peanut butter and the butterscotch chips into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 2 1/2 - 3 minutes or until the chips are melted.
- 2. Stir the melted peanut butter and butterscotch chips together until they are well combined and smooth.
- 3. Add the cereal, nuts, and fruit and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- 4. Cover a large cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Using a small spoon, drop 24 haystacks onto the cookie sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then transfer to a container and keep these refrigerated for best results, but especially when the weather is hot.
- 5. Here are the nutritional values for these - based on using peanuts: 1 haystack = 125 calories; 9g fat; 3g fiber; 12g protein; 7% daily value Vitamin E; 6% daily value iron; 13% daily value zinc.
HEALTHY HAYSTACK COOKIES
I got this recipe from a good friend. I can't say enough about these. If you don't like super-sweet cookies, this is for you. Not to mention it's packed full of "goodness"
Provided by mandikaake
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix peanut butter, honey, banana, water and salt. Add rest of ingrediant and mix together. Form a ball using a tablespoon and press each ball together tightly. Place each ball onto a sprayed cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
- My friend used raw honey, natural-smooth peanut butter, unsweetened coconut and raw honey.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Sodium 368.1, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 46.7, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your haystacks are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become rubbery.
- Use a variety of toppings: The more toppings you use, the more delicious and interesting your haystacks will be. Some popular toppings include chopped vegetables, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Make them ahead of time: Haystacks can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes them a great option for busy weeknights.
- Get creative: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making haystacks. So have fun and experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
Conclusion:
Haystacks are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give haystacks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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