Not a baker? These No Bake Avalanche Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie for you! Chocolatey, peanut buttery, and crispy, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes!
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About these Cookies
I get it. Not EVERYONE loves to bake Christmas cookies. It requires time that not everyone has. And some people just don't like to bake! However, if you find yourself falling into one of those categories, I encourage you to try these delicious Avalanche Cookies!
These chocolatey, peanut buttery, crispy cookies come together in just 20 minutes and require NO BAKING!
The most intensive part is melting some chocolate, and all you have to do for that is stir until you achieve a smooth consistency. They're easy, delicious, and a crowd favorite!
My aunt brought these cookies to a Christmas party a few years ago, and now they're our go-to for cookie exchanges, work parties, and more. They're also yummy to just snack on at home! 😊 Also try these Buckeye Balls with Rice Krispies, these White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies, these Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies or these Oatmeal Monster Cookies, which take less than 30 minutes to make too!
Recipe Ingredients
These cookies are just 5 ingredients! Here's what you'll need:
- White Chocolate Chips: I used one bag, which is approximately 12 ounces.
- Peanut Butter: Who doesn't love peanut butter in cookies?
- Marshmallows: Ooey gooey marshmallows are such a treat!
- Rice Krispies: Snap, crackle, and pop! These add such fun texture.
- M&Ms: I used the holiday ones. Feel free to use whatever you'd like here, however.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make This Recipe
1. Heat a small sauce pan to low-medium heat. Add white chocolate chips. Stir constantly to prevent burning and allow them to melt.
2. When the chocolate is melted, turn off the stove and add peanut butter. Stir the peanut butter and melted white chocolate until combined.
2. When the chocolate is melted, turn off the stove and add peanut butter. Stir the peanut butter and melted white chocolate until combined.
4. Stir Rice Krispies together with the marshmallow mixture. NOTE: The texture is supposed to be a little runny.
5. Using a cookie scooper, plop cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet (in an "avalanche" like fashion). If you don't have a cookie scooper, you can also use a spoon. Top each cookie with a few holiday M&Ms.
6. Then, put the tray in the the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes or until each cookie has hardened. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
These cookies are best chilled, so store them in the refrigerator. However, these cookies don't last very long to have leftovers! You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
It’s likely your chocolate has burned or “seized." This is why you need to stir it constantly while heating and immediately remove it once melted. If you catch the burning chocolate early enough, you may be able to save it by whisking in a tablespoon of neutral oil (avocado, coconut, or cultured oil) and mixing gently in an attempt to loosen the seized clumps.
Of course! You can use another version of Rice Krispies, something like “rice puffs” or “krispie rice.” But, if you want to switch it up completely, try Chex, Cheerios, or Cap’n Crunch. Cocoa Krispies would also make a great chocolate version of these Avalanche Cookies.
Use granola butter (code COURTNEY15 saves you $) or cookie butter here. Sunbutter or tahini would also work. If only trying to avoid peanuts, almond or cashew butter are great options too.
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Recipe
No Bake Avalanche Cookies
Equipment
- Sauce pot
- Rubber scraper
- Baking pan
- parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate chips, 1 bag
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- ½ cup holiday M&Ms
Instructions
- Heat a small sauce pan to low-medium heat. Immediately add white chocolate chips. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- When melted, turn off the stove and add peanut butter. Stir the peanut butter and melted white chocolate until combined.
- Next, pour in mini marshmallows. You can do this in the same sauce pot. If your pot isn't large enough, pour the marshmallows into a mixing bowl and then drizzle the white chocolate peanut butter sauce over them. Fold together until marshmallows are covered. NOTE: The marshmallows are supposed to be almost whole, not melted.
- Stir in Rice Krispies. NOTE: The texture is supposed to be a little runny. We want them to kind of flood out on the pan like an avalanche. See where the name comes form now? 😉
- Using a cookie scooper, scoop cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet. If you don't have a cookie scooper, you can also use a spoon.
- Top each cookie with a few holiday M&Ms. Then, put in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes or until each cookie has hardened.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Sydney Van Acker says
5 ingredients, 10 minutes, you need these in your life Christmas time or not! So good!!
Cary says
It doesn't get any easier or tastier than this! Simple ingredients, spot on directions, and so quick from start to finish. For me, it's the marshmallows that bring the whole cookie together. They make a great treat for friends and family for any occasion, and heads up to make a double batch because they won't last long!
Cathy says
So quick, easy, and delicious! It’s hard not to eat the entire batch myself!
Kate says
I made these with my grandma on our annual cookie day and they were a hit!! So easy to make and so tasty 😍 thanks for a great new addition to our tradition!!
Kristan Haugen says
These cookies are a new favorite! So easy and delicious! I recommend to everyone!!
Lauren B says
These were delicious and SO easy! Will definitely be making these again! Thank you for sharing!
Monica says
These are so good and SO easy to make!! We loved them
Mary says
These are so simple and delicious! It was so nice to throw these together for a quick dessert and everyone loved them!
Melissa says
Not to be dramatic but these are probably the best cookies I’ve ever had.
Michelle Gimbutis says
SO. GOOD. 🙌
Erica says
These were so easy to make! I made them with the intention of sharing with my parents, had to prevent eating them all. My dad texted "Wow! These are delicious! Thank you for sharing."
Kelly says
Made these for Christmas and they were a huge hit. Also so easy to make in a rush on Christmas day. I will definitely make them again!
Jayne says
My daughter and I both made these and shared with our folks in NH and Wisconsin. They seem to be everybody’s new favorite!
Thanks for making us both so popular! 🤗
Hannah says
Will definitely be making these outside of just Christmas time. They are SO YUMMY!!! 10/10 recommend.
Jan says
Such a quick and scrumptious cookie to make! Everyone loved them and were quick to grab a second one. Can’t wait to make them again. Thank you for a fast and easy recipe!
Carolyn says
So yummy! They come together really fast and are so cute! Even clean up is quick. Highly recommend.
Kailey says
Delicious and super easy to make! They are a hit in our family.