Easy Chocolate Haystacks

Easy Chocolate Haystacks

a simple chocolate treat to make with the kids

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 16
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

315
calories
18,7g
fat
37,1g
carbohydrates
4,6g
protein
16mg
cholesterol
60mg
sodium
Easy Chocolate Haystacks

Recipe Description

I love to make these Easy Chocolate Haystacks with my kids. They are really easy to make and the kids love them. This recipe is a good one to experiment with ingredients too. Sometimes we add white chocolate, raisins, cherries or crushed peppermints. You can be as adventurous as you like!

To make these, start by mixing the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Heat the sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well. That’s it. So simple yet so delicious!

To make Easy Chocolate Haystacks, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Easy Chocolate Haystacks?

Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Haystacks

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare a baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 1 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients together

    2 min
    Step 2 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    In a large bowl, mix the oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds together until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Heat sugar, milk, butter and add vanilla

    2 min
    Step 3 - Easy Chocolate HaystacksStep 3 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    In a saucepan, whisk the sugar, milk, butter, and salt together. Bring the mixture to a boil before adding the vanilla extract. Remove the pan from the heat.

  4. 4

    Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    Pour the milk mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Place haystacks on the baking sheet

    3 min
    Step 5 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    Place spoonfuls of the chocolate and oat mixture onto baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Chill

    15 min
    Step 6 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the haystacks have set.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Easy Chocolate Haystacks

    Serve as a sweet treat with large glasses of milk!

Easy Chocolate Haystacks are a great way to include kids in the kitchen! Please remember to tag #CookMeRecipes if you make these with your kids!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Queenie
March 14, 2025
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Superb choice always!

Kevin
January 31, 2024
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Yum!

Gemma Whittaker
November 3, 2023
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These Easy Chocolate Haystacks are a total hit with my kids! We had a rainy afternoon, so we whipped these up together, adding some cherries and a sprinkle of crushed peppermints. They turned out fab and we all had a blast making them. Super simple and so delish!

Quentin Johnson
October 21, 2023
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I had an amazing time making Easy Chocolate Haystacks with my kids! It's so simple, and they love adding raisins and cherries to it. It’s a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon together. This recipe is a family favorite for sure.

Zara
October 21, 2023
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I made these Easy Chocolate Haystacks with my kids last weekend. They had so much fun mixing everything and adding their fav ingredients. It's a great way to bond, and they turned out super yummy!

Bubbles72
October 20, 2023
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These Haystacks are bomb! Made 'em with my kiddos, and we added sprinkles. So fun and tasty!

Quinn Adams
October 13, 2023
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Making these Easy Chocolate Haystacks with my kids is always a fun time. We get creative and try new ingredients like cherries or crushed mints. The recipe is super simple, and everyone loves the delicious result. Perfect for a quick treat!

Ben
October 7, 2023
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Choco Delightful Fun! Making these with my niece was a blast. We tossed in crushed peppermints for a twist and their faces lit up. It's such an easy recipe, and we had a sweet time creating memories together. Will definitely make again!

Xena
November 13, 2022
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Super easy and fun to make with the kiddos! We add sprinkles sometimes!

Penny
May 26, 2022
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OMG! These haystacks are sooo easy! My kids and I add our fav stuff. Total bliss!

Wendy
April 17, 2022
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Amazing! My kids had so much fun making these haystacks with me. We exchanged ideas and ended up creating a peppermint-chocolate combo that we all loved! Truly a family favorite.

Zach
March 8, 2022
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Just great fun!

HannahBanana
June 21, 2021
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So yummy, totally rad!

Rachel Adams
April 13, 2021
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I made these Easy Chocolate Haystacks with my kids last weekend. They were so simple and fun! We even tried adding crushed peppermints this time, and the kids loved the twist. It's great to see them enjoy cooking together!

Hank
February 2, 2021
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Simply delicious!

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