Description
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining crispy rice cereal, gooey mini marshmallows, and creamy peanut butter all coated in smooth white chocolate. These cookies require no baking and are perfect for quick snacks or celebrations, optionally topped with mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Crispy Rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 lb white chocolate
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to use for placing the cookies once formed.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows thoroughly. Set this mixture aside for the chocolate coating step.
- Melt white chocolate and peanut butter: Using a double boiler, melt the white chocolate and creamy peanut butter together slowly to ensure smooth consistency. Alternatively, you may use the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Combine mixture: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter over the cereal and marshmallow mixture. Stir gently and thoroughly until every piece is completely coated.
- Form cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets, shaping into cookie-sized clusters.
- Optional topping: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over each cookie cluster for extra flavor and decoration, if desired.
- Set cookies: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for the cookies to set completely. This usually takes until the chocolate hardens, about 30 to 60 minutes.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 5 days.
- Refrigeration is not mandatory but recommended especially in warmer climates to prevent stickiness.
- Use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate to avoid overheating and ensure smooth texture.
- If preferred, microwave can be used for melting, but heat in short increments and stir frequently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 11.8 g
- Sodium: 56.6 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
