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Your mouth will water at these No-Bake Avalanche Cookies! Peanut butter and white chocolate mixed with Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips and formed into cookies for a rich, sweet snack. No need to heat up the oven! These yummy no-bake cookies are made in minutes.
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So easy to make, my kids all loved them! Was super impressed with how fast they came together, perfect for a Sunday night quick treat that can pack into lunch boxes for dessert for the week! Thank you!!
No-Bake Avalanche Cookies
When we first made these cookies, I knew they would be a hit! These white chocolate peanut butter No-Bake Avalanche Cookies are so quick and easy to make and totally melt-in-your-mouth good. The little bit of crunch from the Rice Krispies and the soft, chewy marshmallows makes the cookies extra delicious.
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The Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make No-Bake Earthquake Cookies (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the easy to print recipe card):
- White chocolate bark – the white chocolate we use is actually called vanilla candy coating and it’s found in the baking aisle by the chocolate chips. We love it because you melt the candy coating right in the tray that is provided in the package. So easy!
- Creamy peanut butter – chunky peanut butter could be used instead, but creamy really is best.
- Rice Krispies cereal – any brand of puffed rice cereal is good for this recipe.
- Miniature marshmallows – the mini marshmallows add a really fun texture to the white chocolate peanut butter cookies along with the crispness of the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Miniature chocolate chips – mini chocolate chips are just the right size for these nobakes.
How to Make Avalanche Cookies
- Prepare a large cookie sheet by covering with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the melted white chocolate and peanut butter; stir until smooth.
- Add the Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and half of the chocolate chips; stir well.
- Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the cookies are set.
Variations
Can I use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate?
Yes, you can use the regular chocolate version of the melting chocolates instead of white. It really changes the flavor of the cookies, but is still delicious.
Can I add nuts to the cookies?
Adding peanuts is a great idea! Maybe try adding them to a few of the cookies to see if you like these cookies with nuts.
How to Store Leftover Cookies
Keep the leftover cookies in an airtight food storage container or zip-top bag. They can be kept in the refrigerator or on the counter at room temperature. The cookies will stay fresh for up to a week.
More Cookie Recipes
- 4 Ingredient Almond Joy Cookies
- Haystack Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Cowboy Cookies
- Orange Creamsicle Cookies
- Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
- 16- ounce white chocolate bark
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Prepare a large cookie sheet by covering with parchment paper or wax paper; set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted white chocolate and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Add the Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and half of the chocolate chips; stir well.
- Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the cookies are set.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Avalanche cookies are easy and so good.
Thanks Linda!
Can these be frozen??
Hi Mindy. Yes, these cookies will freeze well.
Oh wow. Husband exclaimed, “Those Avalanche cookies are awesome!” I love hearing that….so thank you for this recipe! It’s a great hit with our family, kids and grandkids!!! So easy to make!
That’s great M.E. Thank you!
Made these with my 6yo son tonight & they’re so delicious! Definitely adding to my “will make again” list. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks Tina!
These turned brown once the chocolate chips melted but still tasty. I think I’ll add some peanuts next time
My daughter made Avalanche cookies. They are wonderful! Made about 5 dozen & split between 2 houses at Christmas!
Wow so good! I put my chocolate chips in the freezer for a while before I started cooking so that they wouldn’t melt and they turned out amazing!
I love making these and instead of mini chocolate chips – I use the mini M&Ms – they don’t melt as much – will be making a lot at Christmas with red & green – but can use other M&S for the different holidays.
Sounds great. Thanks Elyse!
can you use white chocolate chips instead of the white chocolate bark? thank you
Hi Sue. Yes you could use the white chocolate chips as a substitute.
I think did it right with the avalanche cookies what did I do wrong?
Hi Erica. What issues are you having?
This is one of our favorite sweets
I just made these. My chocolate chips melted also and turned everything brown. They look like something that’s found in your yard so I’m renaming mine “Dookies”
But they taste great.
You can put the chocolate chips in the freezer 20-30 mins before making the cookies, that helps them not melt right away when mixing together.