Description
White Chocolate Haystacks are the kind of easy no-bake dessert that instantly makes any holiday tray feel more festive. Creamy white chocolate, crunchy chow mein noodles, and salty roasted peanuts come together in sweet little clusters that look impressive but take almost no effort. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday treats, cookie platters, dessert boards, party food ideas, edible gifts, and quick sweet snacks when you want something simple, crunchy, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
12 ounces white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
3 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet or large tray with parchment paper.
2. Add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the chow mein noodles and dry roasted peanuts to the bowl.
6. Gently fold everything together until the noodles and peanuts are evenly coated.
7. Scoop the mixture into small clusters on the prepared tray.
8. Top each cluster with holiday sprinkles before the coating sets.
9. Let the haystacks sit at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
10. Serve once set or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use low heat and stir often when melting white chocolate because it can scorch faster than regular chocolate.
Let the haystacks cool completely before stacking so they keep their shape and the sprinkles stay in place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 haystack
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white chocolate haystacks, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, Christmas candy, easy dessert, dessert ideas, party food, sweet snack