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Pecan Haystacks

03/07/2014 By Tammi 63 Comments

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

 

Pecan Haystacks

 

Looking for 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.

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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.

Next, stir in the pecan halves and the chow mein noodles until they are completely covered by the chocolate mixture. That’s pretty simple!

easy-Pecan-Haystacks

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.

 

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. If you do want to give to others, you better make another batch though, you’ll want some of these for yourself!

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

If you’re looking for more pecan recipes, try this Pecan Pumpkin Pie French Toasts Casserole, it’s ideal for brunch!

 

4.5 from 2 votes
Pecan Haystacks
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Pecan Haystacks
Prep Time
15 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
 

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

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, haystacks, pecan
Servings: 24
Calories: 164 kcal
Author: Tammi
Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Stir in pecan halves and chow mein noodles until they are completely covered by the chocolate mixture.
  3. Drop spoonfuls onto a sheet of wax paper {parchment paper works too}.
  4. Let the haystacks set for at least an hour. Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Haystacks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0.5%
Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 1.2%
Iron 4.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Dessert

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Comments

  1. Stacie says

    03/07/2014 at 6:55 am

    Yum! These look so easy to make. I bet they freeze nicely too.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:06 am

      Yes, great idea!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    03/07/2014 at 8:17 am

    This is easy enough, something I could try for sure. I love pecans!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:07 am

      So easy!

      Reply
  3. Bette @ Somerset Lane says

    03/07/2014 at 8:54 am

    looks good!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:07 am

      Delicious!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    03/07/2014 at 9:04 am

    I have a similar recipe but it calls for coconuts, which I don’t like. I’ll be trying this one instead, thanks!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:09 am

      I’m not a huge fan of coconuts but yes, add away!!

      Reply
  5. Angie@Echoes of Laughter says

    03/07/2014 at 10:06 am

    They look so good Tammi! My kids and hubby would love these! Have a wonderful weekend! Angie xo

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:10 am

      Thanks Angie, hope it was a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  6. Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says

    03/07/2014 at 1:09 pm

    How yummy do those look!!!!! Wow!!!! These would be perfect for a child-friendly event!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:10 am

      For sure!

      Reply
  7. SoberJulie says

    03/07/2014 at 2:26 pm

    These are ADORABLE and I bet freaking delicious

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:10 am

      Thanks Julie! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Jody says

    03/07/2014 at 2:37 pm

    Those look amazing, perfect for the chocolate lover!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:11 am

      So perfect!

      Reply
  9. Pam says

    03/07/2014 at 5:44 pm

    These look great! I love anything with chocolate and pecans.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:11 am

      Mmmmm!

      Reply
  10. Candace says

    03/07/2014 at 5:47 pm

    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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:12 am

      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

      Reply
  11. candice says

    03/07/2014 at 6:09 pm

    chow mein noodles?! thats crazy! i love a no-bake recipe. yum!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:12 am

      I know!!! It’s a great addition though! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Ellen Christian says

    03/07/2014 at 6:14 pm

    I love pecans. They are one of my favorite nuts.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:25 am

      They are so good! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. cheryl says

    03/07/2014 at 6:49 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:26 am

      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    03/07/2014 at 6:59 pm

    yummy! Those look wonderful and easy to make!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:26 am

      They are so easy, a big part of the charm! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  15. Ashley - Embracing Grace says

    03/07/2014 at 7:30 pm

    Yum, I love pecans! I’ll definitely have to give these haystacks a try!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:26 am

      Thanks Ashley, let me know what you think when you do!

      Reply
  16. brett says

    03/07/2014 at 8:10 pm

    oh, am I ever a sucker for pecan anything. so good. and chocolate? YUM

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:27 am

      YUM!

      Reply
  17. Karen Lenz says

    03/07/2014 at 8:16 pm

    These look so delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe, thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:27 am

      You are very welcome Karen! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Nicole Brady says

    03/07/2014 at 8:32 pm

    I love haystacks but I’ve never had them with pecans before. Yum!

    Reply
  19. kristin says

    03/07/2014 at 9:02 pm

    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! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:27 am

      Oh good idea!

      Reply
  20. Tess says

    03/07/2014 at 9:35 pm

    Those look so good! I would love to try and make these.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/10/2014 at 7:28 am

      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  21. Melissa says

    03/07/2014 at 9:44 pm

    I love haystacks. I never thought to add pecans!

    Reply
  22. Nicole B says

    03/07/2014 at 9:58 pm

    Yum I love haystacks but haven’t had them in years. I’ll have to try this recipe. I like how easy it is.

    Reply
  23. Tammilee Tillison says

    03/07/2014 at 10:12 pm

    Yum! I have never thought of adding pecans to haystacks. I know what I am making this weekend. These are great.

    Reply
  24. Katy Rawson says

    03/07/2014 at 11:03 pm

    My goodness, these look absolutely delicious. Pinning the recipe so we can try it out.

    Reply
  25. Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says

    03/07/2014 at 11:53 pm

    WOW, these look amazing. Chow Mein noodles, whodathunk? I want some NOW.

    Reply
  26. Mindy Grant says

    03/08/2014 at 5:08 am

    I love haystacks! I’ve never tried them with pecans though. I bet they are delicious!!

    Reply
  27. Soozle says

    03/08/2014 at 6:11 am

    Sooooo sold πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Ester G says

    03/08/2014 at 7:51 am

    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 πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. beth says

    03/08/2014 at 9:15 am

    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

    Reply
  30. Dreena says

    03/08/2014 at 4:40 pm

    Oooh, haven’t seen these for a long time! My grandma used to make these.
    Cheers.

    Reply
  31. amanka75 says

    03/08/2014 at 10:36 pm

    I love anything with pecans and chocolate, so I’m definitely going to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  32. Olivia says

    03/09/2014 at 12:39 am

    You had me at no-bake. I never would have thought to use chow mein noodles.

    Reply
  33. CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says

    03/09/2014 at 8:54 am

    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

    Reply
  34. Linda B. says

    03/10/2014 at 10:05 am

    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!

    Reply
  35. Laurie P says

    03/10/2014 at 12:56 pm

    Love how this involves only 4 items! I’m a huge fan of pecans, and simplicity, this just might work for me πŸ™‚

    Reply
  36. Rosa Cross says

    03/10/2014 at 3:28 pm

    They look so good!

    Reply
  37. Stephanie @ Spaceships and Laser Beams says

    03/10/2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love this!!! It looks so delish. I’mputting this in my “Recipes to try” list. Thank you so much for sharing. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  38. Judy C (Judy Cowan) says

    03/13/2014 at 2:37 pm

    These look great! Going to buy the ingredients and make some up to try!

    Reply
  39. Charissa Kingma says

    03/13/2014 at 3:00 pm

    Wow! These sound delicious!! Definitely a must-make!!!

    Reply
  40. Dawn B says

    03/17/2014 at 5:51 pm

    I am going to pig out on these! Thank you for satisfying all my cravings at once!!

    Reply
  41. Alisha Duncan says

    03/18/2014 at 12:07 am

    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!

    Reply
  42. Dawn says

    11/06/2014 at 1:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
  43. Debbie says

    12/22/2018 at 10:31 am


    I use toffee crunch chips ( in place of butterscotch) with macadenia nuts. or sometimes I use dried cranberries. they turn out soooooo good.

    Reply

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    […] For more pecan recipes, check out these recipes for Maple Pecan Porridge,Β Pecan Chocolate Banana Bites, Chocolate Pecan Tarts, Easy Butter Tarts, Chocolate Pecan TurtleΒ and Pecan Haystacks. […]

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