Description
These no-bake haystack cookies are a quick and delicious treat combining oats, flaked coconut, cocoa powder, and peanuts. Perfectly sweet with a rich chocolate flavor, they are easy to make and customizable by adding various nuts or toppings like melted chocolate and sprinkles. A great recipe for a fuss-free dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 ½ cups quick cooking oats
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, and butter. Heat the mixture, bringing it to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter evenly. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the quick cooking oats, flaked coconut, chopped peanuts, and a pinch of salt into the hot chocolate mixture until all ingredients are well coated and combined.
- Form Cookies: Quickly drop spoonfuls (using a teaspoon) of the mixture onto wax paper to shape individual cookies. Work swiftly as the mixture will begin to set as it cools.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool and harden at room temperature or for about 20 minutes. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For added flavor and decoration, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies and sprinkle with festive sprinkles once formed but before they set.
- Feel free to substitute or add other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans according to preference.
- Use quick cooking oats for best texture; regular rolled oats may result in a chewier cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
