Grandmas Haystacks Recipes

HAYSTACKS I

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.

HAYSTACK COOKIES

Steps:

• Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper.
• In a microwave-safe bowl combine the semisweet chocolate chips and the butterscotch chips.
• Cook in the microwave, on high, for 45 seconds. Take the bowl out of the microwave and vigorously stir the chips. If needed, microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring (yes, vigorously!) between each interval, until the chips are smooth and melted.
• Add chow mein noodles and gently fold until they're evenly coated.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Place in the fridge, 10-15 minutes, or until cookies are set.

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
• To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Microwave peanut butter and chocolate chips until melted, for about 1 minute.
• Add the pretzels. Stir well.
• Drop by tsp. on wax paper/foil. Let cool and serve.

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt the butterscotch chips in a double boiler over simmering water.
• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butterscotch and peanut butter. Add noodles and peanuts and mix well. Drop the batter by the heaped tablespoon onto waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and set, about 20 minutes.

GRANDMA'S HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate 2 minutes in the microwave.
• Mix rest of ingredients into melted chocolate.
• Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper.
• Let set until hard.
• Store in an air-tight container.

BETTY'S HAYSTACKS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a large baking dish with parchment or wax paper.
• Add the butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 60 seconds, or until the chips are melted, stirring halfway through. Whisk until completely smooth.
• Add the chow mein noodles, peanuts, and pretzel sticks. Stir until evenly coated.
• Use 2 spoons to drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator and allow to harden for at least 1 hour.
• Make the chocolate coating, if using: Add the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 30-45 seconds, or until the chips are melted, stirring halfway through. Whisk until completely smooth.
• Dip the bottom of each haystack in the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off. Return to the baking sheet, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes more, until the chocolate hardens.
• Enjoy!

GRANDMA'S SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• It's important to have all of the ingredients at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease and flour a two piece tube pan. Do not over flour the pan.
• Separate the eggs into two separate bowls. Add the sugar, salt & oil to the egg yolks and beat using a paddle attachment. Beat on low until the mixture is pale yellow, thick and forms ribbons when dropped from the beater.
• Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and mix on low just until blended.
• Using the mixer whisk, beat the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold half of egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites until fully mixed.
• Pour batter into a prepared tube pan and bake in thd centre of the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
• Once cooked, gently turn the cake upside down to cool. If the pan does not have extended prongs, place the tube pan on a bottle to cool completely.