These easy no bake Halloween haystacks are a fast and easy Halloween treat. I make these every Halloween to give to neighbors and friends.

Simple Halloween treat

I love this time of year when the air is crisp, the pumpkins are out, and all of the fun holiday treats.

Chocolate haystacks have been around for as long as I can remember. I make them all year long because they are so fast and simple. In this recipe I am customizing them with festive Halloween sprinkles.

Why you'll love these Halloween haystacks candy

There are so many reasons to love this dessert.

Easy - You really can't get much easier than this recipe. Made with just 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes.
Delicious - The combination of chocolate and butterscotch with the crunch chow mein noodles is hard to resist.
Customizable - They are easy to customize with different sprinkles or other add-ins.

Halloween haystacks ingredients

Chocolate chips - I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can substitute with milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
Butterscotch chips - You will use one cup of butterscotch chips.
Chow mein noodles - Chow mein noodles can typically be found in the international aisle of the grocery store.
Sprinkles - Use your favorite Halloween sprinkles.

Bowl of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chow mein noodles.

How to make chocolate Halloween haystacks

Scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe.

Step one: Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chips completely melt.

Step two: Pour in the chow mein noodles and stir to completely cover.

Bowl of chocolate covered chow mein noodles.

Step three: Spoon the mixture on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Top with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.

Step four: Let the haystacks rest until hardened.

Plate of chocolate haystacks with Halloween sprinkles.

Recipe tips

Make sure to watch the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips when melting. You don't want it to burn.
You could also melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips using a double boiler.
If you want the haystacks to set faster, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator.

How to store Halloween haystacks

Store these in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will last up to 2 weeks.

Haystacks variations

Chocolate - You can use all chocolate chips or all butterscotch chips if you prefer. You can even substitute with white chocolate chips.
Peanut butter - If you are a peanut butter lover, you can mix in ½ cup of peanut butter with the melted chocolate chips.
Marshmallows - Try adding in some mini marshmallows for extra texture and taste.

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Let me know if you make this recipe in the comments.

📖 Recipe

Halloween Haystacks Recipe

Heather

Learn how to make these easy Halloween haystacks. Made with just a few ingredients, these chocolate haystacks are a fast and simple Halloween treats.

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Prep Time 5

Rest time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
5 ounces chow mein noodles
Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

Place the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted.
Stir in the chow mein noodles and stir until completely covered with the chocolate mixture.
Spoon the mixture into little piles on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Let the chocolate haystacks rest until hardened.

Notes

Make sure to watch the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips when melting. You don't want it to burn.

You could also melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips using a double boiler.

If you want the haystacks to set faster, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator.

Keyword halloween haystacks

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