No Bake Avalanche Cookies Recipe
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a simple and delightful treat combining crunchy rice krispies, gooey mini marshmallows, melted white chocolate, and creamy peanut butter. No baking required, these cookies are quick to make and generously topped with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for an irresistible finish.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 11 oz white chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
- ¾ cup creamy no stir peanut butter
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with wax paper to prevent sticking and allow the cookies to set easily.
- Combine cereals and marshmallows: In a large bowl, mix together the rice krispies cereal and mini marshmallows ensuring even distribution.
- Melt white chocolate and peanut butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Stir constantly to melt smoothly without burning the chocolate, creating a luscious binding mixture.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the rice krispies and marshmallow blend. Gently stir to coat all the cereal and marshmallows evenly without crushing them.
- Scoop cookies: Use a mini cookie scoop to drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, shaping them into small mounds.
- Add chocolate chip topping: Generously sprinkle mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of each cookie before they set to add texture and extra chocolate flavor.
- Chill and store: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and chill until the cookies firm up completely. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to keep fresh.
Notes
- Use creamy no stir peanut butter for smooth melting and better consistency.
- Be cautious to melt the chocolate on low heat and stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Mini cookie scoop helps create uniform-sized cookies but you can also use tablespoons.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or omit it altogether.
- Store cookies chilled to maintain shape and texture; they soften at room temperature due to the white chocolate and peanut butter.
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