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Best Ultimate Avalanche Cookies Recipe

These irresistible no-bake Avalanche Cookies combine crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, fluffy marshmallows, and smooth white chocolate for a fast, foolproof treat ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles optional
  • Gluten-free crispy rice cereal optional
  • Cookie butter or Sunbutter optional substitute
  • Regular marshmallows cut into quarters optional
  • Alternate cereals such as Special K Corn Flakes, or Cheerios (optional)

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and freeze mini chocolate chips if using.
  2. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter to the melted chocolate and mix until fully combined; let cool slightly.
  4. Gently fold in crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows until evenly coated.
  5. Scoop 1–2 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheet and top with chocolate chips or sprinkles.
  6. Allow cookies to set for 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for long-term storage.