Christmas Spiced Haystacks

Cloves, cocoa, and coconut bring festive flavor to these no-bake dessert treats that are freezer-friendly to make ahead for Christmas potlucks and parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups oats
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup applesauce
• 1.5 cups shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix oats, coconut, and cloves together in a bowl.

Step 2

Combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, applesauce, butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a pot. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix in the coconut mixture.

Step 3

Scoop tablespoonfuls onto a parchment paper-lined tray. Refrigerate until set, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze to fully set.