Avalanche Cookies combine creamy peanut butter, melted white chocolate, crispy rice cereal, marshmallows and more. This no bake dessert is super easy with just 5 ingredients and very little prep time.
The white chocolate and peanut butter mixture is so delicious with the gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. This easy no bake recipe is a breeze to make and perfect for any event or occasion.
I also make Christmas No Bake Cookies for a similar treat perfect for the holidays. If you feel like baking, try Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe and Butter Cookies.
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Why we love this recipe
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are so easy that you can quickly make a batch just for movie night or a quick after school snack. The entire recipe is effortless and extremely easy to follow. Everyone will love this treat and it’s inexpensive to make.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- White Chocolate Bark
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Mini Chocolate Chips (divided)
How to make avalanche cookies
- Step 1. Prepare the pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2. Melt the chocolate and peanut butter using a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 3. Melt in intervals until smooth.
Step 4. Add the cereal and marshmallows to the mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 5. Stir everything together in a large bowl.
Step 6. Scoop the cookies by the mixture onto the baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
Step 7. Top with the remaining chocolate chips. Allow to set and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
The cookies can also be frozen up to 3 months. Allow to cool completely then place inside a freezer container.
Separate the layers of cookies with wax paper so they do not stick together. This will also make it easier to remove if you just want a couple.
It is made with vegetable fat instead of cocoa butter. It is typically flavored so that it tastes like chocolate or vanilla.
Almond bark does not contain nuts even though its name references it. This ingredient melts extremely well. It gives baked goods a smooth texture that is creamy and delicious.
Yes, feel free to substitute white chocolate chips in this recipe if desired. Either is fine to use but the almond bark does seem to melt smoother.
Pro Tips
- Melting the chocolate. You can also use a double boiler if you prefer but it’s not necessary. We find the microwave is the easiest and does a great job.
- Chocolate chip variety. Substitute the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, dark chocolate or semi-sweet. You can also split the batch and make some with each variety. Another option is to combine all in the same batch.
- Peanut Butter. We prefer creamy peanut butter in this recipe because of the texture. However, crunchy can also be used if you prefer.
- Cereal. The name brand of Rice Krispies cereal seems to hold up better in this cookie recipe.
- Mini Marshmallows. Mini is best so you do not have large chunks in the cookies. The smaller marshmallows also stick better to the mixture.
- Garnishing. Before the cookies set, you can add a few toppings. Some ideas include extra chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- Add ins. Try adding a handful of nuts such a peanuts to the mixture. Just don’t add too much as you want to have enough of the peanut butter mixture to coat the cookies.
More No Bake Dessert Recipes
- Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
- Lemon Icebox Cake
- Eclair Cookies Recipe
- No Bake Eclair Cake
- Cornflake Cookies Recipe
- Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
Try this easy cookie recipe and leave a comment once you do. It is so exciting to hear from my readers.
Avalanche Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1 pound White Chocolate Bark
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips divided
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the chocolate bark and peanut butter in a large microwave safe mixing bowl.
- Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and combined.
- Stir in the cereal and mini marshmallows.
- Stir in half of the mini chocolate chips.
- Drop the mixture onto the baking sheet with a tablespoon and top the cookies with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Let the chocolate sit for 2 hours until the cookies are set and then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
