Hanukkah Haystacks Holiday Treats: Easy to Make Recipe (2024)

The perfect mix of salty and sweet, this no-bake Haystacks recipe for Hanukkah is made with Chow Mein noodles and co*cktail peanuts coated with blue and white melted chocolate. They’re easy to throw together, super cute, and right on-theme for the holiday!

I love making holiday treats, especially when they are as pretty and delicious as these Haystacks candy for Hanukkah. In fact, these Hanukkah Haystacks are so pretty, you almost don’t want to eat them! Almost.

Made with Chow Mein noodles and co*cktail peanuts coated with blue and white melted chocolate candy, these Hanukkah treats are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Plus, they pair perfectly with these Hanukkah Surprise Cookies!

How to Make Haystacks Candy for Hanukkah

Making these Hanukkah Haystacks holiday treat couldn’t be easier. There is no baking involved, and all you need is a microwave safe bowl, a baking sheet, some parchment paper and a craving for something sweet. In fact, the hardest part of making this haystacks candy recipe is trying not to steal a few bites while they set.

They taste amazing, and they are sweet enough to satisfy even the most demanding the sweet tooth. Plus, this recipe only takes about 20 minutes to make. It doesn’t get much quicker than that!

Here’s how to make these easy Chanukah treats:

Kitchen Tools You May Need

Another thing I love about this recipe is that you only need a few tools and a few ingredients to make them.

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• candy melting pot,microwave, ordouble boilerto melt the candy melts
• microwave safe bowl (if using the microwave to melt the candy)
• wax paperor asilicone baking mat
• large baking sheet
• medium mixing bowl
• rubber spatula
• tablespoon or cookie scoop

Yields: 1 dozen

Chocolate Haystacks Candy Ingredients

• Chow Mein noodles
• co*cktail peanuts
• Wilton royal blue chocolate melts
• Wilton bright white chocolate melts
• Wilton blue chocolate melts
• Blue sprinkle jimmies
• White pearl sprinkles
• Silver pearl sprinkles

Hanukkah Haystacks Candy Instructions

This delicious, crunchy dessert can be made in mere minutes.

Step 1: Prepare Sheet

Begin by lining a large baking pan with wax or parchment paper and set aside

Step Two: Combine Noodles and Peanuts

Next, add the noodles and peanuts to a medium bowl and gently toss to mix. Set aside.

Step Three: Melt Royal Blue Candy

Using a double boiler, melt the royal blue chocolate melts over low/medium heat, stirring occasionally. (This process usually takes 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step Four: Coat with Chocolate

Now pour the melted chocolate on top of the peanut/noodle mixture and gently toss to coat with a rubber spatula.

Step Five: Form Haystacks

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, transfer the mixture onto the lined baking pan, in the shape of “haystacks.”

Step Six: Melt and Drizzle Light Blue Candy

Next, in a microwave safe bowl, microwave the light blue chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. Let cool for 2 minutes.

Using a spoon, drizzle the light blue chocolate on top of each haystack.

Step Seven: Drizzle and Decorate

Immediately sprinkle the white pearls and the blue jimmies on each haystack before the chocolate hardens.

Step Eight: Melt White Candy

Again in a microwave safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. Allow to cool for 2 minutes.

Step Nine: Drizzle and Decorate

Now drizzle the white chocolate on top of each haystack, then immediately sprinkle the silver balls on top before the chocolate sets.

Step Ten: Let Set

Chill for 20 minutes to allow all of the chocolates to harden.

How to Store Hanukkah Haystacks Candy

You can store these Hanukkah Haystacks in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Can You Freeze Haystacks?

Yes, you can freeze haystacks for up to 3 weeks. When ready to eat them simply thaw them by putting them in the fridge for a few hours and then enjoy them chilled.

And there you have it. Hanukkah Haystacks that are sure to make their faces light up like the candles on the menorah! Don’t miss thehandy-dandy printable version of this recipe at the bottom of the page.

More No-Bake Holiday Treat Recipes

Looking for some more tastyno-bakeholiday treats for Christmas and Hanukkah? Give these a try!

• Pretzel Christmas Trees – No-Bake Christmas Treat
• Christmas White Chocolate Covered Pretzels – use blue sprinkles to make for Hanukkah!
• White Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows – use Hanukkah colors

Show Me What You’ve Got!

I hope you love this Hanukkah Haystacks recipe as much as I do! It’s so simple and fun to make! If you do decide to give it a try, let me know! Nothing makes me happier than seeing your own take on my recipes!

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Happy Hanukkah!

I hope you love these Hanukkah treats as much as I enjoyed making them! Use the social sharing buttons below the post title to share with friends and family!

Printable Hanukkah Haystacks Candy Recipe Card

Other easy seasonal treats you may enjoy.

Hanukkah Surprise Cookies

Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies

Double Delight Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Do you have a favorite Hanukkah or other seasonal treat recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Share with us in the comments below.