Old Glory Haystacks Candy are the perfect sweet and savory combination, with chow mein noodles and peanuts coated in candy and sprinkles.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, haystacks
Servings: 12
Calories: 219.2kcal
Ingredients
1 1/2cupschow mein noodles
1cupcocktail peanutsoptional; use an additional cup of chow mien noodles
112-ounce bagWilton bright white candy melts or white almond bark
patriotic sprinkles of your choice
red and blue candy melts, optional
Instructions
Line a large cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
Add the chow mein noodles and cocktail peanuts (if using) to a large bowl. Gently toss to mix and set aside.
1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles, 1 cup cocktail peanuts
Place candy melts in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 45-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and creamy.
1 12-ounce bag Wilton bright white candy melts or white almond bark
Pour the melted white chocolate on top of the peanuts and chow mein noodles and stir until completely coated.
Drop spoonfuls onto the waxed paper-lined baking sheet and immediately top with patriotic sprinkles. Chill for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
patriotic sprinkles of your choice, red and blue candy melts, optional
Notes
Optional: in a small microwave bowl, microwave the red or blue candy melts for 45 seconds. Stir until melted. Drizzle the melted red chocolate on top of half of the haystacks. Sprinkle with red white and blue star-shaped sprinkles.Optional: before serving, place a cupcake flag topper into each haystack.You can store the haystacks in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.