No-Bake Avalanche Cookies
No-Bake Avalanche Cookies are a simple, oven-free treat that combines melted peanut butter and vanilla candy coating with crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows. They require no baking and come together in minutes.
No-Bake Avalanche Cookies are a simple, oven-free treat that combines melted peanut butter and vanilla candy coating with crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows. They require no baking and come together in minutes.


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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and vanilla candy coating.
Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Fold in the crispy rice cereal and mini marshmallows until evenly combined.
Using a cookie scoop, drop portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Before the cookies set, decorate with your choice of sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and tiny marshmallows.
Allow the cookies to set completely at room temperature before serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. No refrigeration needed unless your kitchen is very warm.
After coating and topping, allow 15-20 minutes for the cookies to set at room temperature before serving.
Vanilla candy coating works best because it sets quickly and holds its shape. White chocolate may not set as firmly.
No, they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can use Rice Krispies, generic crispy rice cereal, or even crushed cornflakes for a similar texture.
Regular marshmallows chopped into smaller pieces or marshmallow fluff mixed into the base work as alternatives.