Haystack Recipe
Easy no-bake haystacks made with white almond bark, chow mein noodles, and M&Ms.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 ozwhite almond barksee note
- 2 cupschow mein noodles
- 1 cupM&Mssee note
Instructions
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Break the 10 oz white almond bark into smaller pieces and place them in a large microwave‑safe bowl.
- Microwave the almond bark in 30‑second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until the bark is fully melted and smooth. (Follow any additional package instructions if provided.)
- Immediately stir the 2 cups chow mein noodles into the melted almond bark until the noodles are evenly coated.
- If the almond bark mixture is very hot, let it cool for a few minutes until it is warm but not hot—this will help prevent the M&Ms from melting.
- Gently stir in the 1 cup M&Ms until they are evenly distributed through the mixture.
- Using a spoon (or two spoons/a small scoop), drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment, spacing them so they do not touch.
- Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the haystacks are firm and set, about 15–30 minutes.
- Store finished haystacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Recipe Notes
White Chocolate: you can use Almond Bark, Candiquik, or Ghiradelli Candy Melts (all found at the grocery store in the baking aisle). Of these, the Ghiradelli tastes the best. You can also use white chocolate baking bars (i.e. Bakers or Ghiradelli) but they are much more expensive. In a pinch you can use the candy melts you get at the craft store but they aren’t as good tasting.
M&Ms: use any color M&Ms (Christmas for holiday haystacks). You can use regular or mini or any flavor M&Ms or substitute sprinkles. If using sprinkles instead of candy, just sprinkle them over the top of the haystacks after scooping them.
White Chocolate: you can use Almond Bark, Candiquik, or Ghiradelli Candy Melts (all found at the grocery store in the baking aisle). Of these, the Ghiradelli tastes the best. You can also use white chocolate baking bars (i.e. Bakers or Ghiradelli) but they are much more expensive. In a pinch you can use the candy melts you get at the craft store but they aren’t as good tasting.
M&Ms: use any color M&Ms (Christmas for holiday haystacks). You can use regular or mini or any flavor M&Ms or substitute sprinkles. If using sprinkles instead of candy, just sprinkle them over the top of the haystacks after scooping them.