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Two avalanche cookies on a square white plate with a red coffeee cup on the right.
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No-Bake Avalanche Cookies

Avalanche cookies are a simple no-bake cookie recipe. The ultimate treat thats perfect for those summer months or your Holiday cookie list.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword avalanche cookies, cookies, no-bake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 236kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 16 ounces of white chocolate melting wafers or 2 -3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl add rice Krispie cereal and marshmallows and mix.
  • In a medium bowl add the white chocolate and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Mix and heat in 15-30 second increments until completely melted.
  • Add peanut butter to the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and marshmallows. Mix until well coated.
  • Using a spoon. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cereal mixture and place it on the baking sheet. Sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on each cookie.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate is set.
  • Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator.

Notes

Regular or store-brand cereal works fine.
Nut butter like almond, cashew, or hazelnut work as a great substitute.
Store in an airtight container for about 2 weeks. Store in the refrigerator during the warmer months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g