Do White Chocolate Haystacks Need to Be Refrigerated?

No, refrigeration isn't necessary for short-term storage. Once the coating has completely hardened, you can keep the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigeration is useful when you want to keep them fresh for longer.

Can I Make White Chocolate Haystacks Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! These no-bake candy clusters are excellent make-ahead treats. Prepare them a few days before your holiday gathering, allow them to harden completely, and store them in an airtight container until serving.

Can I Double or Triple This Recipe?

Yes! This recipe is easy to double or triple when you're preparing treats for a large gathering or making homemade holiday gifts. For larger batches, work in manageable portions so the melted coating doesn't become too firm before you've finished shaping the clusters.

Easy White Chocolate Haystacks – Sweet, Salty & Crunchy!

Name: White Chocolate Haystacks
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 18 ounces white almond bark; 5 ounces chow mein noodles (approximately 3 cups); 3/4 cup roasted and salted peanuts; 4 tablespoons colorful nonpareil sprinkles

Description

These White Chocolate Haystacks are an easy no-bake candy made with crunchy chow mein noodles, roasted salted peanuts, and creamy white almond bark. Finished with colorful nonpareil sprinkles, these sweet and salty candy clusters are perfect for Christmas celebrations, holiday dessert trays, homemade gifts, and parties. With just four simple ingredients and minimal preparation, they are a delicious treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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18 ounces white almond bark
5 ounces chow mein noodles (approximately 3 cups)
3/4 cup roasted and salted peanuts
4 tablespoons colorful nonpareil sprinkles

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Instructions

Add the white almond bark to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and set aside.
Add the chow mein noodles and roasted salted peanuts to the melted almond bark. Gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time and drop onto the prepared baking sheet to form small clusters.
Before the haystacks harden, sprinkle approximately 1/2 teaspoon of colorful nonpareils over each cluster.
Allow the White Chocolate Haystacks to cool completely and harden before removing them from the paper and serving.

Notes

Melt the almond bark in 30-second intervals and stir between each interval to prevent scorching.
Stir the chow mein noodles gently to avoid breaking them into too many small pieces.
If the mixture becomes too firm while shaping the clusters, microwave it for another 15 to 30 seconds and stir.
Use parchment paper or wax paper to prevent the haystacks from sticking to the baking sheet.
Add the sprinkles before the chocolate coating hardens so they stick properly.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Potato sticks or pretzels can replace chow mein noodles, and other roasted salted nuts can replace peanuts.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Candy
Method: No-Bake, Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 haystack
Calories: 176 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 63 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg