Description
Avalanche Cookies are a no-bake, deliciously chewy treat combining mini chocolate chips, white chocolate, creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and miniature marshmallows. They come together quickly and chill to create a perfect sweet snack with a delightful texture and gooey chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mixture
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 2-3/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1-3/4 cups creamy peanut butter (Skippy recommended)
Cookie Base
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Pans: Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper, foil, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat. Place the mini chocolate chips in the freezer to chill while you prepare the rest.
- Melt White Chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 25-second bursts, stirring for 20 seconds between each until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Mix Peanut Butter: Stir the creamy peanut butter into the melted white chocolate until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: In a separate large bowl, place the rice krispies cereal. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir gently to coat all the crispy pieces evenly.
- Add Marshmallows: Gently fold in the miniature marshmallows into the coated cereal mixture.
- Incorporate Frozen Chocolate Chips: Let the mixture cool slightly until it is barely warm, then gently stir in the frozen mini chocolate chips from the freezer to maintain their shape and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Use a 2-tablespoon measuring spoon or cookie scoop to portion the mixture onto the prepared sheet pans, spacing them adequately. Top each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon of additional mini chocolate chips for decoration.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cookies for 1 hour or until firm. Serve them straight from the fridge for the best chewy texture and freshness.
Notes
- Smaller bites: For candy-like, bite-sized treats, use a 1-tablespoon scoop instead of 2 tablespoons per cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
