No-Bake Avalanche Cookies
No-Bake Avalanche Cookies are made with Rice Krispies, marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and white chocolate for the ultimate easy cookie recipe! They make for a great gluten-free holiday dessert!
I would really like to tell you about these amazing no-bake avalanche cookies, but first I need to do a little “woe is me” story type thing. So, our air conditioner decided to bite the dust about two weeks ago right in the peak of summer hotness. Isn’t that how it always seems to happen? We had someone come and try to fix it but it was a hopeless situation. It’s not even that old! I have literally avoided turning on the oven for almost 2 weeks now because it just makes the temperature unbearable. When it’s already 83 degrees in your house the last thing you want to do is crank the oven for any period of time! No thank you! Pass.
What I will say “yes” to is having a sweet treat happen without having to heat up the oven. That is where these no-bake avalanche cookies come to save my life and my sanity. My friend Hayley, who I have talked about before in this Pecan Pie Bark post, is simply the dessert queen. Her blog is called The Domestic Rebel and she’s truly one of my blogging heroes. I flipped through her new cookbook, “Two in One Desserts“, the second I got it in the mail (I didn’t even make it inside before I took a peek) and was amazed at her creativity. Her recipes are all SO easy to follow that anyone can succeed at them. I highly recommend it if you have kids who may be getting interested in baking because Hayley makes the recipes attainable for anyone from seasoned bakers to beginner bakers.
Her focus is on sweet treats that combine two ore more classic desserts into one. All of her recipes in “Two in One Desserts” are simple, the photos are beautiful and the results are always spot-on. It’s a great addition to my cookbook collection and will be for yours, as well!
You never know when you’re going to be asked to bring dessert to a party at the last minute. It’s always a good idea to have a few great cookie recipes in your back pocket for those times. Have you tried my favorite no-bake stuffed cookie dough bites? The ingredients list in these avalanche cookies is short and the time putting these together is basically nothing. When you taste these you will not believe how easy these gooey, crunchy treats are! No mixer required and no oven required. These cookies and my No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars may just be my favorite no-bake recipes ever.
Definitely check out Hayley’s book for yourself and make these no-bake avalanche cookies out of her book as soon as you can. You can also check out my whole collection of no bake dessert recipes. This is how you make gooey, chewy, no-bake cookies that make everyone in your life love your guts.
Be sure to check out my step-by-step video above on how to make these No-Bake Avalanche Cookies!
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cup mini marshmallows
- 16 ounces white chocolate candy melts/wafers (or vanilla almond bark)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix together cereal and marshmallows in a large, heatproof bowl.
- Microwave the candy coating according to instructions on package or until smooth.
- Whisk the peanut butter with the white chocolate to combine.
- Pour the candy coating mixture over the cereal and mix until thoroughly coated.
- Using a spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, working quickly so the chocolate doesn't harden.
- Before cookies harden, sprinkle miniature chocolate chips on top.
- Let the cookies set for about 15 minutes or more before serving. Enjoy!
We had the same air conditioner fiasco at our old house. The a/c quit in the middle of summer and it was probably 90 degrees upstairs. Even though we got a new unit, it still never worked very well. I hope that you get yours fixed soon, but I have to say that I am in love with all of the no-bake desserts!
Those cookies look fabulous! Anything that looks so tasty and is no back is ALWAYS a winner, in my book.
I love no bake recipes! They are so perfect for summer, really easy to make, and don’t require heating up the oven. I can’t wait to try these cookies!
I need to make these for my hubby. he is going to love them
My kids are going to love this recipe!! It looks so deliciousI think I may have to get that cookbook and try the other recipes
You’re kidding me! This is EVERYTHING! I LOVE no bake cookies but this is like a step above and beyond! I am so making these! Thank you!
Her book is fantastic! I have a copy and I’ve made quite a few things from it. I can’t wait to make these!
I love a good no bake cookie and these sound amazing!! I need to make these soon!!
No bake cookies are the best. My son loves marshmallows I bet her would love these.
This looks yummy and I love that this is a no bake cookie. I can’t wait to make batches of them for my family.
I like the no bake aspect of this treat. No hassle getting these ready to eat.
It’s been really hot here, so turning on the oven isn’t something I enjoy. These cookies are perfect! And they look incredibly tasty too — always a good thing! Thanks.
It sounds absolutely amazing! I love no-bake desserts during the summer because I really don’t want to heat up the kitchen! I I know how it is to have the air conditioner die on you when you need it most! UGH!
What a fun recipe! I try not to use the oven as much in the summer, so this would make for a nice summertime project. The kids would love making this treat, and I love how easy it is to make and personalize.
These cookies are so simple and I bet they taste so delicious! Trying these with my daughter.
I am so sorry about your air conditioner going out. It never fails that it goes out on the hottest day of the season.
These cookies look super good and I know that my family would love them.
Oh my – sounds like these no bake cookies came to the rescue. I hope your AC situation is fixed. It always flakes out on the hottest days. You are really smart to make these fun cookies. I have to get on the bandwagon and ease up on the oven!
I’ve never heard of this recipe before. We love making cookies in our home and I would love to check it out.
I like no bake anything as it i such a time saver. These look so good and are simple to make, yum!
Hayley is definitely the dessert queen! Rightly so with these tasty morsels that are so easy. Five ingredients *and* no need to heat up the house?! Done and done!
These look incredible. I love a good no bake cookie. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Hayley earlier this year. She’s just such a nice gal and so authentic. Can’t wait to get her book.
Now I need to make these cookies. Stat.
I love finding recipes for no bake cookies. The grand kids love to help me in the kitchen but I don’t want them to get burned so I stick to no bake goodies.
Love how these are no bake and don’t take long to make! Have to make them!
I’m all for no bake desserts! I love how easy these are to make and they look so delicious! I might have to whip these up tonight!
I neve had avalanche cookies before. These are different looks good and I like that it is no bake!
i love ‘no-bake’ recipes and this looks really good!!
These cookies so delicious! I don’t think they would last long in this house. I love the fact that they are no bake. I try not to turn on my oven too often myself.
I used to get these from Rocky Mountain Candy Kitchen for $8 a 4 inch square. Realized pronto the recipe is easy and can make a whole pan for as cheap as buying one. Lol. I’m glad somebody figured out the measurements bc I was always winging it to make a 9×13 pan.
These no bake avalanche cookies look beautiful and easy to make 🙂 thanks for sharing