Chocolate Haystacks

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I vividly remember making these two-ingredient chocolate haystacks as a child. This is such a simple recipe, perfect for getting kids involved. These are so quick and easy to make! Don't they look delicious?

chocolate covered chow mein shaped in a nest

I remember making these chocolate two-ingredient treats when I was in 4th grade! That's a long time ago!

These are a two-ingredient no-bake chocolate treat that are quick and easy to make. I seem to enjoy no-bake chocolate treats! These scotcheroos are also no-bake!

During Easter, these get decorated as bird nests!

Chow Mien and chocolate Easter bird nests

Chocolate covered chowmain noodles in piles on a baking sheet

These can be made without any candy in the middle. However, during Easter we use chocolate eggs, candy eggs, or even jelly beans to resemble eggs making this the perfect Easter treat (called Easter Bird's Nests in the spring)!

This is a simple no-bake recipe. And if you are looking for another fun Easter treat, take a look at these cereal treat Easter eggs.

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 - 5 oz can of chow mein (see picture above)

candy eggs, or chocolate eggs or Cadbury mini eggs (optional - for Easter!)

Ingredient substitutions

Milk chocolate chips work well if you don't have semi-sweet chocolate chips. I have tried these when made with 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips and that is delicious too. Or you can even use white chocolate chips.

As for the candy treat, use what you like if you would like. You can make these reflective of different holidays. Red treats for Valentine's Day, Green for St. Patrick's Day etc.

Instructions

Step 1
Make sure to have either a piece of parchment or waxed paper ready to create your birds nest cookies on. The prep time goes quickly and it helps to have this ready.

Step 2
Pour chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 60 seconds then for 30-second increments until melted.
If you aren't used to melting chocolate, make sure to try to stir between microwave heating increments. The chips keep their form and you need to stir them to make them smooth.

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Step 3
Pour the 5-ounce can of chow mein noodles into the bowl with melted chocolate and using a rubber spoon or spatula, gently stir into the melted chocolate.

stirring chow mein into melted chocolate

Once the noodles are well covered in chocolate, take a large spoonful and place on parchment.
If making a "nest" Use the spoon and/or your fingers to create a dip to help make it nest-shaped.

bird nest made with chocolate covered chow mein noodles

Aim to make a dozen nests. It's ok to break some of the noodles when doing this!

How do I melt the chocolate on the stove?

Place chocolate in a double boiler with simmering water to melt the chocolate. If you don't have a double boiler, place a small pot or metal bowl into a larger pot. The smaller pot/bowl should be in the water, not touching the bottom of the larger pot.

Can I add nuts?

Sure! Just add them with the chow mein noodles and cover with chocolate.

Storage

These can be stored in a container at room temperature for three days. They will keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge. If freezing, use parchment paper between layers. They should keep 3 months in the freezer.

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5 from 6 votes

Chocolate Haystacks – two ingredients!

These chocolate-covered chow mein noodle chocolate haystacks are so easy to make! There are only two ingredients in this no-bake dessert.

Prep Time6

Cook Time4

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 174Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips usually the small bag
1 can chow mein noodles large can containing 5 oz.
Optional garnishes for your bird's nests (Optional) jelly beans, marshmallows, chocolate eggs etc.

Instructions

Pour chocolate chips into a microwave safe large bowl.
Melt at 50% power for 60 second then at 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
Add chow mein noodles. All of them! Stir gently.
Scoop about a tablespoon of the chocolate chow mien mixture onto parchment on a baking sheet.
Put a little dent in the top if using candy garnishes for bird nests.
Put them in the fridge so the chocolate hardens. That's it. You are done!