Description

Chocolate Haystacks are a quick no-bake dessert made with creamy melted chocolate and crunchy chow mein noodles for the perfect sweet snack. This easy recipe is great for holiday dessert trays, party food ideas, simple homemade candy, quick chocolate treats, and kid-friendly no-bake dessert ideas when you want something fun without using the oven.

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

4 cups chow mein noodles

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional

2 tablespoons sprinkles optional

Instructions

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

2. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl.

3. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.

5. Add the chow mein noodles and gently fold until every piece is coated in chocolate.

6. Fold in chopped peanuts if using.

7. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each one into a small mound.

8. Add sprinkles right away if using.

9. Let the haystacks set at room temperature or chill them in the refrigerator until firm.

10. Serve once fully set, or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Do not overheat the chocolate. Melt it slowly in short intervals and stir often so it stays smooth instead of turning thick or grainy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 haystack
Calories: 156
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 92mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 2mg

Keywords: Chocolate Haystacks, no-bake dessert, chocolate chow mein cookies, easy chocolate treats, holiday dessert tray, homemade candy