Whip up spooky crockpot Halloween haystacks in your slow cooker with just a few ingredients! These easy, crunchy treats are perfect for festive parties or trick-or-treat snacks.

Colorful chocolate covered haystacks with candy eyes on a sheet of parchment paper.

These crockpot Halloween haystacks are perfect for parties, trick-or-treat goodies, or just a spooky treat for the whole family.

The best part? You can make them using just a few ingredients in your crock pot—no need to stress over complicated bake recipes this holiday season!

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Making festive, Halloween themed treats is one of my favorite things to do in October. These Halloween haystacks are seriously delicious and absolutely easy to make!

Be sure to check out my other fun Halloween themed food like these Monster pretzels, Halloween chex mix or cinnamon roll brains!

What are Haystacks?

Haystacks are easy cookies that are made of chow mein noodles, chocolate and other common add ins like peanuts, peanut butter, marshmallows and festive sprinkles.

Crockpot Halloween Haystacks

Let me show you how to make these crunchy, sweet stacks of hay, covered in melted chocolate. Plus, I’ll throw in some tips to make sure they turn out perfect every time!

Supplies You’ll Need

Crockpot – what I love about using the crockpot is that it has a huge capacity for mixing all of the ingredients and clean up is a breeze!
Cupcake liners – perfect for individual servings.
Large cookie scoop – a large spoon works too!
Parchment paper or wax paper – for easy drop and go clean up.
Airtight container – for leftovers, if there are any!

Ingredients

Chocolate candy melts – orange, purple, or green for Halloween vibes.
Creamy peanut butter – crunchy or all natural would work too!
Chow mein noodles – these add the best crunch!
Candy eyes – because what’s Halloween without some fun eyeballs?

Instructions

1. Add the candy melts to the crockpot, set it on low for 1 hour. Halfway through, toss in the creamy peanut butter.

Orange candy melts melted in a black crockpot with wooden spoon.

2. Once the candy melts, give it another stir with a wooden spoon to make sure everything’s well blended.

Chow mein noodles in a crockpot with melted orange chocolate.

3. Stir in the chow mein noodles, making sure they’re fully coated in the candy mixture.

4. Use a cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

5. Top with candy eyes for that spooky, Halloween touch!

6. Pop the haystacks in the fridge for about an hour to set, and they’re ready to go!

Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Halloween Haystacks

Peanut butter pro tip: Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature to help it mix smoothly with the candy melts.
Add Halloween sprinkles
If you’re not feeling the Halloween theme, try using white almond bark to make white chocolate haystacks for a wintery twist.
Love butterscotch? Make butterscotch haystacks by swapping the candy melts with butterscotch chips for a tasty change.
For extra texture, mix in some pretzels or nuts with your chow mein noodles.
These haystacks are a hit during Christmas time too! Just switch up the colors and toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these on the stove if I don’t have a crockpot?

Yes! Melt the candy and peanut butter over medium heat in a glass bowl set over a large saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth, just like you would with the crockpot.

Can I use different kinds of candy melts?

Totally! You can mix things up with white chocolate haystacks, butterscotch haystacks, or even dark chocolate.

How long do these last?

If stored in an airtight container, these can last for 3-4 days, but I doubt they’ll stick around that long. They’re too tasty!

Can I find everything I need at my local grocery store?

Yes! Chow mein noodles, candy melts, and peanut butter are easy to find in most grocery stores. You can even grab the candy eyeballs there, too.

What’s the trick to getting the perfect consistency?

The candy melts typically melt perfectly in a crockpot but you can also melt them in a microwave. Stir the mixture every now and then in 30-second increments when melting to make sure nothing clumps. The smoother the mixture, the better the coating for your noodles.

These crockpot Halloween haystacks are such a great recipe for anyone looking for an easy, no-bake dessert that the whole family will love. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday cookie tray, a party, or just want a fun new recipe to try, this one’s a winner.

And if you’re into holiday baking, these haystacks are versatile enough to bring out last year, this year, or every year! They’re a sweet treat that’s bound to become a family favorite.

More Halloween Favorites

For more sweet Halloween treats, check out these candy corn cupcakes, Halloween “hand” pies, or these Halloween sugar cookies.

If you are looking for a savory option instead, how about this creepy Halloween cheese ball, Halloween tomato soup, or Halloween eyeball spaghetti?

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