No-Bake Haystacks

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My grandpa made these himself quite often, especially at Christmas time. Quick, easy, and no baking required! Also, try walnuts in place of the peanuts for a different version.

Submitted by Dutchlove
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
72
Yield:
6 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 72 servings

  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ cup milk

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. Mix the oats, coconut, peanuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.

  2. Stir the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Stir the vanilla into the cocoa mixture; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture and drop into haystack-like piles onto waxed paper; allow to cool completely before serving.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

65 Calories
2g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 65
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.