Objective: how to make chocolate haystacks

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

OPT:
1). Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in the microwave. Stir in 2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles until coated. Drop spoonfuls on an oiled parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Let harden.
2). Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in 2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles until coated. Drop spoonfuls on an oiled parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Let harden.
1).