Christmas Spiced Haystacks

Name: Christmas Spiced Haystacks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups oats; 1.5 cups shredded coconut; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 1.25 cups white sugar; 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 cup milk; 0.5 cup applesauce; 0.25 cup butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt

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They taste great from the freezer, and are great to pull out when company comes...or when you need a little snack. The ground cloves makes them taste like Christmas. Don't forget they need that time in the freezer to really set properly, and they don't need any defrosting time.

Recipe by Chef V

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 haystacks

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Ingredients

3 cups oats
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Directions

Mix oats, coconut, and cloves together in a bowl.
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.
Scoop tablespoonfuls onto a parchment paper-lined tray. Refrigerate until set, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze to fully set.

Cook's Note:

You can sprinkle tops with coconut or sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129	Calories
4g	Fat
22g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 107mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.