Avalanche Cookies – Prepare yourself for a journey, into the world of Avalanche Cookies! These amazing treats bring together the crunch of rice cereal the sweetness of marshmallows the creaminess of peanut butter and the richness of chocolate chips. In 20 minutes you’ll have a batch of 24 mouthwatering servings that are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings or surprising your loved ones with a sweet treat.
Avalanche Cookies hold a place in my heart. The first time I whipped them up our kitchen was filled with the scent of melting chocolate and echoes of laughter from my family. Even before they had fully set my husband and child couldn’t resist sneaking a taste. They became a hit. Have been a cherished favorite ever since.
What makes this Avalanche Cookies truly special?
Experience Avalanche Cookies—a dessert that beautifully combines simplicity and pure pleasure. With four ingredients and a no-bake process these cookies offer an effortless way to satisfy your sweet tooth in less, than 20 minutes. The delightful combination of crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, mini marshmallows and quality white chocolate chips creates a symphony of textures that appeals to both kids and adults at any gathering. Additionally this no-bake recipe is perfect when you desire something sweet without heating up your kitchen. Whether it’s the simplicity of making them or the delightful experience of relishing every luscious and crispy mouthful Avalanche Cookies are a crowd-pleaser that appeals, to both novice and experienced bakers alike.
What You Need To Make This Avalanche Cookies Recipe?
Crispy Rice Cereal: Imagine a cereal that goes beyond crispiness and adds a symphony of crunch to your cookies. The crispy rice cereal plays a role, in creating Avalanche Cookies offering a contrast to the gooey marshmallows and velvety white chocolate. To achieve that texture ensure that your cereal is fresh and crispy. It’s the key to achieving that satisfying crunch.
White Chocolate Chips: Let’s talk about chocolate chips, the star of our show. When choosing chocolate chips go for the good stuff like Ghirardelli Premium Baking Chips. Their high quality guarantees a silky, melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both sweet and creamy. These white chocolate chips bring everything together forming a blanket of sweetness.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Now let’s welcome creamy peanut butter to the party! Creamy peanut butter infuses your cookies with its charm. Opt for the variety as it seamlessly integrates into the mixture and adds a nutty undertone that perfectly complements the sweetness of the white chocolate. It’s this ingredient that truly makes these cookies unforgettable.
Mini Marshmallows: Last but not least we have marshmallows! These tiny puffy clouds of joy serve as a surprise in Avalanche Cookies. Mini marshmallows contribute a chewy and soft center, to each cookie—little pockets of sweetness bursting with every bite. They are the addition that brings a fun and playful element to your dessert making them highly popular, with both children and adults.
Steps To Make Avalanche Cookies:
Step 1: Start by combining the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows in a bowl. Leave this mixture aside for now.
Step 2: Take a microwave glass bowl and add the white chocolate chips to it. Melt the chocolate in the microwave making sure to stir every 20 seconds to achieve a velvety texture.
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Step 3: Once the white chocolate is melted perfectly gently blend in the creamy peanut butter creating a harmony of flavors.
Step 4: Next, introduce the cereal. Marshmallow mixture into the bowl of melted chocolate and peanut butter. Stir with care until each morsel is coated with this combination.
Step 5: Prepare for the final step by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper ensuring that your delightful creations won’t stick to them.
Step 6: Using a tablespoon drop clusters of this mixture, onto the lined baking sheets.
Step 7: To add that touch of perfection place your soon-to-be cookies, in the refrigerator until the white chocolate sets completely holding everything together beautifully.
Tip:
For an added burst of flavor and delightful texture, you can enhance your Avalanche Cookies by incorporating a handful of toasted chopped nuts like almonds or pecans. As you mix in the crispy rice cereal and marshmallows the nutty crunch will elevate these treats to gourmet status. This clever addition creates a contrast, to the white chocolate and creamy peanut butter resulting in a truly impressive homemade delight that will leave both your taste buds and anyone lucky enough to savor them thoroughly impressed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use other types of chocolate for this recipe?
While white chocolate is the choice you have the option to experiment with milk chocolate for a unique flavor profile. However please note that the taste and texture may vary.
How do I store Avalanche Cookies?
To ensure their freshness it is recommended to store these cookies in an airtight container placed in the refrigerator. They will remain delicious for, up to a week although they rarely last that long!
Can I add nuts or dried fruits to this recipe for extra crunch and flavor?
Absolutely! You are more than welcome to personalize your Avalanche Cookies by incorporating chopped nuts, dried fruits or even a sprinkle of sea salt, for a gourmet twist. Simply fold them into the mixture when combining the cereal and marshmallows with the melted ingredients.
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Avalanche Cookies
Ingredients
- 2.5 c Crispy Rice cereal
- 1 c mini marshmallows
- ½ c creamy peanut butter
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips I used Ghirardelli Premium Baking Chips, Classic White Chocolate
Instructions
- Mix together Crispy Rice cereal and mini marshmallows in a bowl.
- In a microwave bowl heat the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals until they are fully melted, stirring consistently for a smooth texture.
- Add the creamy peanut butter to the melted chocolate. Mix well.
- Combine the cereal. Marshmallow mixture with the chocolate and peanut butter blend ensuring that everything is evenly coated.
- Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture, onto the sheets to create clusters.
- Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator until the white chocolate solidifies.
- Indulge, in your delicious Avalanche Cookies!
Notes
I’m Bitty, owner of nodashofgluten.com, where I share simple, delicious recipes for all tastes, including gluten-free. Check out my “About Me” page for more info!
