Description
These No Bake Avalanche Cookies combine crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and luscious white chocolate to create a delightful treat that requires no oven time. Perfect for a quick, easy dessert or snack, these cookies are coated in melted white chocolate and optionally topped with mini chocolate chips, then chilled to set. They are irresistibly crunchy, sweet, and satisfyingly rich without any baking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Crispy Rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 lb white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to make the dropping and setting process easy and mess-free.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of crispy rice cereal with 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Stir them together gently until evenly mixed, then set the bowl aside.
- Melt white chocolate and peanut butter: Using a double boiler over simmering water, melt 1 lb of white chocolate together with 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter slowly and gently. Stir frequently to achieve a smooth, glossy mixture. Alternatively, you can melt them in short bursts in the microwave, stirring well between each session to avoid overheating.
- Combine coatings with cereal mixture: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and marshmallow mix. Stir carefully until every piece is thoroughly coated with the creamy chocolate mixture.
- Form the cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop dollops of the coated mixture evenly spaced onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Optional toppings: Lightly sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top of each cookie for added texture and flavor, if desired.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and allow the cookies to chill until the white chocolate has fully set and hardened, about 30-60 minutes.
Notes
- Using a double boiler helps melt white chocolate gently, preventing it from burning or seizing.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice for a different flavor profile.
- For a nut-free version, omit the peanut butter and increase white chocolate slightly to maintain texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them excellent for hot weather or quick preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
