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Avalanche Cookies make the best simple ingredient cookies. These no bake cookies are creamy, delicious and make the best treat for any occasion.

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If you are looking for the perfect cookie to make this summer, try these Avalanche Cookies. There is no need to heat the oven because these cookies are made with only a few ingredients and no baking is required.

This no bake dessert is even perfect for your cookie tray at Christmas. If you love no bake desserts, try No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe, Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake Recipe and No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe.

What are Avalanche Cookies?

Avalanche Cookies is a no bake cookie that is made with crispy cereal, peanut butter, white chocolate and marshmallows. For added textures we have even added in pecans and walnuts.

You can even sprinkle candy on top for the perfect Christmas Cookies.

Ingredients

Ingredients - Rice Krispie Cereal, white chocolate bark, peanut butter, marshmallows, chocolate chips
  • Rice Krispie Cereal – Use any type of crispy rice cereal that you prefer.
  • White Chocolate Bark – Substitute with white chocolate chips or white candy melts
  • Creamy Peanut Butter – We recommend using Skippy or Jif Peanut Butter. Natural Peanut Butter does not work as well.
  • Mini Marshmallows – The mini works best instead of the large marshmallows
  • Mini Chocolate Chips (divided) – You can make with semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.

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How to Make Avalanche Cookies 

  • Step 1 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
White chocolate bark in a bowl with creamy peanut butter

Step 2 – Place the chocolate bark and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and combined.

A small bowl of chocolate chips with a large bowl of crispy cereal and marshmallows

Step 3 – Stir in the cereal and mini marshmallows. 

Small bowl of chocolate chips and a larger bowl of chocolate chips and crispy cereal and marshmallows

Step 4 – Stir in half of the mini chocolate chips. 

Avalanche Cookies on a baking sheet

Step 5 – Drop the mixture onto the baking sheet with a tablespoon and top the cookies with the remaining chocolate chips. Let cookies set and then they are ready to serve.

Expert Tips

  • Melting Almond Bark – Melt the almond bark and peanut butter in the microwave. Make sure to watch closely so the almond bark does not burn.
  • Combining Ingredients – When stirring in the cereal and mini marshmallows make sure to completely cover with the melted peanut butter mixture. This helps to allow the ingredients to stick together.
  • Cookie Scoop – We like using a cookie scoop to help with the size of the cookies.
Avalanche Cookies topped with chocolate chips

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Avalanche Cookies Nut Free?

These no bake avalanche cookies can be made nut free by using almond butter. Another tasty option is to use cookie butter or for a hazelnut flavor use Nutella.

How to Store Avalanche Cookies

Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

Can I Freeze Cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze great. After the cookies have chilled in the fridge, place in a freezer safe container and they will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

Avalanche Cookies on a wire rack

If you make these Avalanche Cookies, please leave us a comment or a star review. We love to hear from you.

Avalanche Cookies

5 from 2 votes
Avalanche Cookies make the best simple ingredient cookies. These no bake cookies are creamy, delicious and make the best treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Let Sit 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 374

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 1 pound White Chocolate Bark
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips divided
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Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place the chocolate bark and peanut butter in a large microwave safe mixing bowl.
  • Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and combined.
  • Stir in the cereal and mini marshmallows.
  • Stir in half of the mini chocolate chips.
  • Drop the mixture onto the baking sheet with a tablespoon and top the cookies with the remaining chocolate chips.
  • Let the chocolate sit for 2 hours until the cookies are set and then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

Nutrition Facts

Calories 374kcal, Carbohydrates 42g, Protein 6g, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0.03g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 118mg, Potassium 175mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 36g, Vitamin A 355IU, Vitamin C 3mg, Calcium 98mg, Iron 2mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Thank you so much Jean!

  2. Jean Hart says:

    ALL your recipes are wonderful!

  3. Carrie Barnard says:

    I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thank you for sharing!

  4. Rhonda Pieerson says:

    5 stars
    Very yummy

  5. Casey says:

    5 stars
    I love how simple the ingredients are! The best cookies!