Pecan Haystacks is a no-bake easy dessert recipe that you can start and finish in very little time. In fact, it uses only 4 simple ingredients!
Pecan Haystacks
If you’re looking for more pecan recipes, try this Pecan Pumpkin Pie French Toasts Casserole, it’s ideal for brunch!
Need an easy no-bake recipe to try? What if I upped the anti with ‘incredibly quick to make’? Now we’re talking!
These simple no-bake drop and let set recipe is amazing in flavour. You have salty and sweet and that perfect crunch that makes a wonderful snack.
How do you make pecan haystacks?
Stirring often to avoid burning you simply melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a medium sized saucepan on the stovetop {until completely melted}.
This takes maybe 5 minutes. Not long at all!
Next, stir in the pecan halves and the chow mein noodles until they are completely covered by the chocolate mixture. That’s pretty simple!
Trust me, the sweet and salty combination is what makes this recipe.
To make these Pecan Haystacks, just drop spoonfuls onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper and let it sit for at least an hour or longer.
Once it’s completely hardened, you can move them safely. It’s a wonderful easy no-bake holiday treat.
What ingredients are in haystacks?
Pecan Haystacks is a recipe that you can start and finish in very little time. In fact, it uses only 4 simple ingredients: milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecan and chow mein noodles!
Pecan Haystacks make a nice snack or you can package them up and gift. In the past when I’ve given these to friends and family, the response has been so positive.
If you do want to give to others, you better make another batch though, you’ll want some of these for yourself!
The whole family will devour these simple treats!
I’m mad about pecans, it’s my all-time favourite nut. This is why you should also try my Kentucky Apple Skillet Cake! Mmmm!
Enjoy the recipe!
Pecan Haystacks
Pecan Haystacks is a no-bake easy dessert recipe that you can start and finish in very little time. In fact, it uses only 4 simple ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a medium sized saucepan on the stovetop over low heat. Stir often. As soon as the chips are melted, remove from heat.
- Stir in pecan halves and chow mein noodles until they are completely covered by the chocolate mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a sheet of wax paper {parchment paper works too}.
- Let the haystacks set for at least an hour. Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 24 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 164Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
Stacie says
Yum! These look so easy to make. I bet they freeze nicely too.
Tammi says
Yes, great idea!
Sara says
This is easy enough, something I could try for sure. I love pecans!!
Tammi says
So easy!
Bette @ Somerset Lane says
looks good!
Tammi says
Delicious!
Jessica says
I have a similar recipe but it calls for coconuts, which I don’t like. I’ll be trying this one instead, thanks!
Tammi says
I’m not a huge fan of coconuts but yes, add away!!
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
They look so good Tammi! My kids and hubby would love these! Have a wonderful weekend! Angie xo
Tammi says
Thanks Angie, hope it was a wonderful weekend!
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
How yummy do those look!!!!! Wow!!!! These would be perfect for a child-friendly event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tammi says
For sure!
SoberJulie says
These are ADORABLE and I bet freaking delicious
Tammi says
Thanks Julie! 😉
Jody says
Those look amazing, perfect for the chocolate lover!
Tammi says
So perfect!
Pam says
These look great! I love anything with chocolate and pecans.
Tammi says
Mmmmm!
Candace says
Tammi! What are you doing to me with all these amazing recipes. I just had to pop the button on my jeans looking at these. I’d definitely have to have plenty of people to share these with quickly 🙂
Tammi says
I know, I know! I don’t know whether my friends that I’m passing { most of} them onto love me or hate me!! lol
candice says
chow mein noodles?! thats crazy! i love a no-bake recipe. yum!
Tammi says
I know!!! It’s a great addition though! 😉
Ellen Christian says
I love pecans. They are one of my favorite nuts.
Tammi says
They are so good! 🙂
cheryl says
ive had many different variations of haystacks but never with pecans! MMM these look so tasty! Pecans are my fave so I will be trying this!
Tammi says
🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
yummy! Those look wonderful and easy to make!
Tammi says
They are so easy, a big part of the charm! 😉
Ashley - Embracing Grace says
Yum, I love pecans! I’ll definitely have to give these haystacks a try!
Tammi says
Thanks Ashley, let me know what you think when you do!
brett says
oh, am I ever a sucker for pecan anything. so good. and chocolate? YUM
Tammi says
YUM!
Karen Lenz says
These look so delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe, thanks for sharing:)
Tammi says
You are very welcome Karen! 🙂
Nicole Brady says
I love haystacks but I’ve never had them with pecans before. Yum!
kristin says
These are so adorable. I love the idea of adding jelly beans and making them into birds nests. I think I may have to try it myself! 🙂
Tammi says
Oh good idea!
Tess says
Those look so good! I would love to try and make these.
Tammi says
🙂
Melissa says
I love haystacks. I never thought to add pecans!
Nicole B says
Yum I love haystacks but haven’t had them in years. I’ll have to try this recipe. I like how easy it is.
Tammilee Tillison says
Yum! I have never thought of adding pecans to haystacks. I know what I am making this weekend. These are great.
Katy Rawson says
My goodness, these look absolutely delicious. Pinning the recipe so we can try it out.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
WOW, these look amazing. Chow Mein noodles, whodathunk? I want some NOW.
Mindy Grant says
I love haystacks! I’ve never tried them with pecans though. I bet they are delicious!!
Soozle says
Sooooo sold 🙂
Ester G says
I like how easy these are, and I really enjoy the sweetness that Pecans add so I am sure that this would be a fantastic treat! I wonder how they would turn out with semi-sweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate chips? I think I will try 🙂
beth says
Holy smokes !! These look amazing. I have some chow mein noodles in the cupboard that we used for salad and I was trying to think how else to use these noodles… this IS IT !! Yum
Dreena says
Oooh, haven’t seen these for a long time! My grandma used to make these.
Cheers.
amanka75 says
I love anything with pecans and chocolate, so I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try!
Olivia says
You had me at no-bake. I never would have thought to use chow mein noodles.
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
YUmmm.. what a fun and simple recipe.. I think I’m gonna copy cat this today :-).. have all the things around and will surprise the kids.. soo love Pecans..thanks for sharing
Linda B. says
Really like this quick way of having a delicious treat. Also like the sweet and salty mix together and so crunchy and delicious.
A great recipe that does not last long in my house!! yummmmmy!
Laurie P says
Love how this involves only 4 items! I’m a huge fan of pecans, and simplicity, this just might work for me 🙂
Rosa Cross says
They look so good!
Stephanie @ Spaceships and Laser Beams says
I love this!!! It looks so delish. I’mputting this in my “Recipes to try” list. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
These look great! Going to buy the ingredients and make some up to try!
Charissa Kingma says
Wow! These sound delicious!! Definitely a must-make!!!
Dawn B says
I am going to pig out on these! Thank you for satisfying all my cravings at once!!
Alisha Duncan says
I am off to the store in the morning to make these!! I may or may not share… or I’ll make a double batch! Thank you!
Dawn says
I love no bake recipes because they are so easy. I have made these before with peanuts, but i will have to try pecans next time!
Debbie says
I use toffee crunch chips ( in place of butterscotch) with macadenia nuts. or sometimes I use dried cranberries. they turn out soooooo good.
PT says
Can you use pretzel sticks instead of how mein noodles for the haystacks?
Tammi says
It would be a crunchier taste for sure, but I wouldn’t see the harm in giving it a try. Let me know how it goes!