Description
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a delightful treat combining the crunch of rice krispies, the chewiness of mini marshmallows, and the creamy richness of white chocolate and peanut butter. These easy-to-make, no-bake cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, requiring just simple mixing and chilling without any oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
Mix-Ins
- 2 ¼ cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Melted Mixture
- 11 oz white chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)
- ¾ cup creamy no stir peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking after they set.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the rice krispies cereal and mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the white chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Stir constantly to melt and blend the ingredients smoothly without burning the chocolate.
- Mix melted mixture and dry ingredients: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the rice krispies and mini marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cereal and marshmallows are evenly coated.
- Form cookies: Use a mini cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
- Add chocolate chip topping: Generously sprinkle mini semi-sweet chocolate chips over the tops of each formed cookie before they start to set.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and chill the cookies until firm, which typically takes about 30 minutes. Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure you melt the white chocolate and peanut butter over low heat with constant stirring to prevent burning.
- Use wax paper on your baking sheets to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For firmer cookies, chill them longer or store in the freezer.
- These cookies are best enjoyed chilled but can be left at room temperature for a short time before serving.
- Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits if desired for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake cookies, avalanche cookies, white chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy dessert, rice krispies cookies, quick no bake dessert
