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Chocolate Hay Stacks

Updated: May 12, 2025 · Published: Oct 23, 2024 by Misty Tannery · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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If you've never tried Chocolate Haystacks, you're missing out on one of the easiest and most nostalgic no-bake treats around! These classic chocolate clusters have been a favorite of mine since childhood—and for good reason. Not only are they quick to make, but they’re also perfect for any holiday or celebration.

For example, I shape them into bird nests with mini eggs for Easter, call them spider legs at Halloween, and include them in every Christmas goodie box as traditional haystacks. Because they’re made with just a few simple ingredients and come together in minutes, they’re ideal for busy seasons or last-minute gatherings. Whether you're new to this treat or it’s already a family favorite, this no-bake chocolate haystack recipe is one you’ll make again and again!

No-bake chocolate haystacks made with chow mein noodles, stacked in clusters on parchment paper.
Quick and easy no-bake chocolate haystacks—perfect for holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas!

I just love quick treats especially no bake treats! If you are looking for more easy treats try my Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats and Golden Graham S’mores!

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Ingredients

  • chow mein noodles
  • peanut butter
  • semi sweet chocolate chips
  • butterscotch chips

See recipe card for exact quantities.

Instructions

Melt peanut butter and chips for 20 second intervals until melted and smooth.

Stir in noodles until evenly coated. Drop by Tablespoons onto a parchment paper lined pan. Place pan in freezer to set for about 15 minutes.

See video below.

Storage

These store fabulous for a week! To be honest they are usually gone in a couple days. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature or store in your refrigerator. I personally don't like them cold...but one of my kiddos does! Looking for new airtight storage containers? I LOVE these ... Click Here.

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These Haystacks make a fabulous food gift. Whether by themselves or amongst other treats like toffee, fudge, cookies etc. See Below for more food gift recipes!

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No-bake chocolate haystacks made with chow mein noodles, stacked in clusters on parchment paper.
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Chocolate Hay Stacks

a nostalgic crispy treat with chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: butterscotch, candy, chocolate hearts, christmas treats, peanutbutter, vintage christmas candies
Author: Misty Tannery - www.learneditfrommymom.com

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chip
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles heaping

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe bowl melt peanut butter and both types of chips together in Microwave. In 20 second increments until melted and smooth.
  • Gently stir in noodles until evenly coated.
    Drop by Tablespoons onto parchment lined pan.
    Place pan in freezer to set for about 15 minutes.

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Comments

  1. Gwen Greenwaldt says

    November 25, 2024 at 8:28 am

    I think you meant to melt in 15 second intervals, not 15 minutes?

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    • matannery says

      December 02, 2024 at 3:04 pm

      Yes! Thank you...it is corrected

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