No-Bake Haystacks

My grandpa made these himself quite often, especially at Christmas time. Quick, easy, and no baking required! Also, try walnuts in place of the peanuts for a different version.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup raisins (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the oats, coconut, peanuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Stir the vanilla into the cocoa mixture; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture and drop into haystack-like piles onto waxed paper; allow to cool completely before serving.