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No Bake Avalanche Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 61 reviews

No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat combining crispy rice cereal, mini marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and rich white chocolate. These clusters require no baking and set quickly in the fridge, making them perfect for a quick, sweet snack or dessert that combines crunchy and gooey textures with a luscious white chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 lb white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Combine cereal and marshmallows: In a large bowl, toss together the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows to evenly distribute the marshmallows throughout.
  3. Heat white chocolate and peanut butter: Place the white chocolate chips and peanut butter into a large heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power (between 6-8 if your microwave settings go to 10) for 45 seconds. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Repeat heating and stirring: Continue microwaving in 15-20 second intervals and stirring until the white chocolate is almost melted. Then stir until fully smooth and combined with the peanut butter.
  5. Combine with cereal mix: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and marshmallows. Stir well to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
  6. Form cookie clusters: Drop tablespoon-sized clusters of the mixture onto the lined cookie sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
  7. Chill to set: Place the cookie sheets in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
  8. Store: After setting, transfer the cookies to an airtight container and store either in the fridge or at room temperature for up to one week.

Notes

  • These cookies do not require baking, making them perfect for quick preparation.
  • Use a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate and peanut butter.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter if preferred.
  • If white chocolate chips aren’t available, finely chop a white chocolate bar for melting.
  • For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds into the mixture.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.

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