Chocolate Haystacks
Once set and cooled completely, store chocolate haystacks in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the haystacks. Freeze them in freezer-safe containers for up to 2-3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature.
Chocolate Haystacks
PREP TIME10MINUTES MINS
COOLING TIME10MINUTES MINS
TOTAL TIME20MINUTES MINS
Chocolate Haystacks are no-bake treats made with peanuts, chow mein noodles, and potato chips coated with melted chocolate almond bark. It's a sweet and salty treat that would be a delicious addition to your Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board and your list of Christmas Cookies! For a festive touch, add some colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
▢1 cup (146 g) salted peanuts, roughly chopped▢3 cups (168 g) chow mein noodles▢2 cups (68 g) ripple potato chips▢1 package (24 ounces) chocolate almond bark*▢sprinkles, optional
Instructions
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
To a large bowl, add peanuts, chow mein noodles, and potato chips.
In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark according to package directions.
Pour the melted chocolate almond bark into the bowl with the peanuts, chow mein noodles, and chips. Stir together. (The chips should crush naturally.) Mix until all ingredients are fully coated.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheets. (If the mixture has hardened before you can spoon it all onto the baking sheets, simply microwave the mixture for 15-20 seconds, or until the bark has melted again.) This recipe made 24 haystacks. Depending on the size of the clusters, the number of haystacks may vary.
Top with sprinkles (optional).
Let cool until the almond bark has firmed (10-15 minutes).
Notes
*Chocolate Almond Bark is a popular candy coating for fruits, nuts, and crackers. Despite the name, it doesn’t contain any nuts; it is named for its common use in covering nuts. You could substitute the same amount of regular melted chocolate if preferred. Make sure it is tempered correctly for a smooth texture.
