Make a tray of white haystacks

Plain white haystacks

Make small mounds of crunchy noodles, peanuts and marshmallows coated in Super White.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Merckens Super White confectionery coating
• 4 cups chow mein noodles
• 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts
• 1/2 cup marshmallows

Equipment

Clean, dry microwave-safe mixing bowls and utensils, spoons or scoop, baking sheet(s), parchment or wax paper, your own kitchen scale, measuring cups, a suitable food thermometer and a food-safe serving or storage container.

Method

1. Check ingredient and allergen labels on every ingredient before starting or serving. The recipe contains peanuts.
2. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment or wax paper. Keep all tools dry and keep water away from the coating.
3. Use measuring cups to measure the noodles, peanuts and marshmallows. Combine the noodles, peanuts and marshmallows in a dry bowl.
4. Use a kitchen scale to weigh 12 oz of coating from the bag. Melt 12 oz of coating in a dry microwave-safe bowl: heat 30 seconds on medium/high, stir, then heat in 15–30 second intervals, stirring each time. Wafers can hold their shape until stirred. Check with a suitable food thermometer as you heat to 115–120°F; do not exceed 120°F.
5. Let the melted coating rest for one minute. Check with a suitable food thermometer and let it cool to 98–102°F before use; the rest alone does not establish the temperature.
6. Pour the coating over the mixture and stir until coated. Spoon small mounds onto the lined sheet.
7. Let the mounds set. Brief refrigerator cooling may help; avoid prolonged chilling and condensation, and do not freeze the coating.

Once set, serve with clean utensils or place in a clean, food-safe container. No finished-haystack storage duration has been established.