Description

No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining crispy rice cereal, mini marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and smooth white chocolate. These delightful cookies come together without an oven, making them perfect for a fast and fuss-free dessert or snack. Optional mini chocolate chips add an extra touch of chocolatey crunch for those who want a little extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups Crispy Rice cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for sprinkling on top)

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 lb white chocolate

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Instructions

Prepare Baking Sheets: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for the cookies to be dropped onto later.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows. Stir lightly to mix evenly and set aside.
Melt White Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Using a double boiler, gently melt the white chocolate and creamy peanut butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully combined. Alternatively, microwave in short bursts, stirring between intervals, to avoid burning.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and marshmallows. Stir thoroughly until every piece is fully coated with the white chocolate mixture.
Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop scoops of the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top of each dropped cookie, if using, to add extra texture and flavor.
Chill and Set: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and allow the cookies to set completely until firm, which typically takes about 30 minutes.

Notes

You can use a microwave to melt the white chocolate and peanut butter, but melt in short intervals and stir frequently to prevent scorching.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
The cookies keep well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.
Mini marshmallows help the mixture stick together; do not substitute with large marshmallows.
For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cereal mix.