Avalanche Cookies
If you’re looking for a quick and tasty treat that requires zero baking, then these no-bake Avalanche cookies are your new best friend. They're easy to make with just 5 basic ingredients and a nostalgic treat.
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Vanilla Candy Coating, White Almond Bark or White Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups rice crispy cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Cookie Toppers: holiday-themed sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallow bits, crushed candy canes, crushed candy bars or sea salt
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add vanilla candy coating, almond bark, or white chocolate and peanut butter. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add rice crispy cereal and mini marshmallows to the peanut butter mixture. Stir gently until all of the cereal and marshmallows are evenly coated.
- Use your hands or a cookie scoop to scoop 1/4 cup portions of the mixture and roll them into balls or drop them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to form mounds.
- Before the mixture sets, sprinkle on your desired cookie toppers for decoration.
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
- Once set, store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers until ready to serve.
Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- Candy Coating, Almond Bark and White Chocolate Substitutes: You can use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or even butterscotch chips for a different flavor profile.
- Cereal Choices: Feel free to experiment by using other cereals like Cocoa Rice Krispie Cereal or Fruity Pebbles for a fun twist!
- Creamy Peanut Butter Alternatives: For those with a peanut allergy, try using sun butter, almond butter, or a soy nut butter in place of the peanut butter. If using natural peanut butter, make sure it's stirred well first. Chunky peanut butter or even cookie butter can be used as well.
- Mini Marshmallow Variations: You can chop larger marshmallows if you don’t have mini marshmallows on hand.
Cookie Toppers
You can get creative with your toppings, but most importantly, you need to add them to the cookies before they harden. Some excellent options are festive holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, crushed candy bars like Butterfingers, mini chocolate chips, or colorful M&Ms. You can also drizzle on colored melted white chocolate.Storage
Store your avalanche cookies in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks. The cool temperature helps them hold their shape and flavor. You can also freeze leftover cookies for up to a month. Just layer them between parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for easy stacking and thawing.Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg
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