Rocky Road Haystacks
I love recipes that don’t take a long time to create! They can make life so much easier on those days when you’re struggling a bit with your energy, but still have enough to make something simple. This Rocky Road Haystacks recipe takes less than 10 minutes…and they are so yummy!
I had forgotten about no-bake haystacks for a long time. When I was a child, my mom used to make them on occasion when she needed a quick dessert. The original recipe calls for only three ingredients: chow mein noodles, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. I used to sit on the counter and watch her mix up the chow mein noodles with the melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. And she always let me lick the bowl when she was done! Such great memories.
I stumbled upon the original haystack recipe when I was going through my Mom’s old recipe box. And I decided I wanted to revisit haystacks…but with a twist! I decided to create a rocky road version.
When I say this is a simple recipe, I’m not kidding. The chocolate chips can be melted in the microwave these days. And the other ingredients can be thrown into another large bowl while the chocolate chips are being melted. Place them onto a prepared cookie sheet and let them harden! So easy!
Rocky Road Haystacks are perfect for parties, snacks, dinner…or even packaged up as little goody gifts.
PrintRocky Road Haystacks
This quick and easy no-bake cookie is perfect for any occasion
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chow Mein noodles
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanuts (roasted and salted)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper
- Empty the entire bag of chocolate chips into a medium-sized glass bowl
- Place bowl into the microwave and cook on high in 30-second increments until the chocolate has melted. Stir after each 30 seconds.
- In a larger bowl, add the Chow Mein noodles, mini marshmallows, and peanuts. Mix well.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the Chow Mein noodle mixture and mix until it’s all coated with chocolate.
- Place large spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Pleace the covered baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the chocolate can harden.
- Store the haystacks in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
