Easy No-Bake White Chocolate Avalanche Cookies in 15 Minutes
These no-bake white chocolate avalanche cookies are the perfect last-minute dessert—crunchy, creamy, sweet, and salty all at once. Made with white chocolate, crispy rice cereal, and salted peanuts, they come together in about 15 minutes with no oven required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 3 cups (80 g) crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup (140 g) salted dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup (50 g) mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until most chips are melted and only a few small lumps remain. Stir until smooth (about 1.5 to 2 minutes total).
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until glossy and well combined.
- Add the crispy rice cereal, salted peanuts, and mini marshmallows (if using) to the melted white chocolate. Fold gently with a silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated.
- Working quickly while the mixture is still warm, use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop rounded mounds (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in the freezer) until the cookies are firm to the touch.
- Serve cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Don’t overheat the white chocolate—use 30-second intervals and stir well. Work quickly once cereal is added. For a prettier presentation, press a few extra peanuts or marshmallows on top of each cookie before chilling. Let cookies sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for best texture. If mixture becomes too stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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