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Haystacks I
Prep
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Servings
24
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother used to make these no bake haystacks when I was little, and they're honestly one of my favorite treats to whip up when I need something sweet fast. There's no oven required, which means you can have a batch of these chocolatey, nutty clusters ready in just minutes. The oats give you a nice boost of fiber, which I appreciate since it keeps you feeling satisfied longer. What I love most is how budget friendly they are and how simple the whole process turns out to be. Just mix, drop, and set, and you've got homemade candy that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 22 cups white sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter½ cup butter
- 33 ½ cups quick cooking oats
- 11 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup chopped peanuts½ cup chopped peanuts
- 11 pinch salt
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Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
- 2
Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.
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