Description
These crowd-pleasing no-bake avalanche cookies with white chocolate are the kind of recipe you make when you need something impressive without breaking a sweat. They’re perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, last-minute potlucks, or when you just need a sweet fix without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli or Guittard recommended)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy recommended)
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal (Kellogg’s Rice Krispies recommended)
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Pour the white chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy (about 90 seconds total).
- Add the peanut butter to the melted white chocolate and stir until completely combined and smooth.
- Fold in the crispy rice cereal gently using a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush the cereal.
- Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop or two spoons, placing mounds about 2 inches apart.
- Optional: Press a few extra cereal pieces on top for a rustic look.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Remove from the fridge and serve cold or at cool room temperature.
Notes
Don’t overheat the white chocolate—use 30-second intervals. Use processed peanut butter (not natural) for best results. Let cookies set completely before stacking. For vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate chips. Cookies keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: avalanche cookies, no-bake cookies, white chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, 3-ingredient cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies