These timeless kid-friendly gems are so easy. Just mix, let set and enjoy! The blend of coconut, chocolate and oats is a simple and easy treat for kids and the kids-at-heart. These babies are more like a cookie than a granola bar, but not as moist as a macaroon. The great part is they take just 10 minutes from start to eat, with no baking!
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa, milk, butter and salt. Heat to low boil, stirring often. When a low boil is reached, cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat and quickly mix in vanilla, oats and coconut until incorporated.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheet (you will need to press a bit to hold each mound together). Let cool until set, about 5 minutes.
Notes
If you don't like coconut, you can substitute 1/2 cup butter + 1/2 cup nut butter. Stead of Haystacks, you now have No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies!