Avalanche Cookie Recipe
Making sweet memories in the kitchen doesn’t have to mean turning on the oven! These no-bake Avalanche Cookies are the perfect treat to whip up with kids—easy, fun, and irresistibly delicious.
A mix of creamy peanut butter, crunchy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and just the right touch of chocolate come together in minutes with minimal mess.
Whether you’re looking for a quick after-school snack, a simple holiday treat, or a fun weekend activity, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So grab a spoon, gather the little helpers, and let’s make some no-bake Avalanche cookies!
Cookie Timing:
Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 1 hour
Makes: 24 cookies
Avalanche Cookie Ingredients:
12 oz. white chocolate chips
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups rice krispies cereal
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips
Cookie Directions:
Add the white chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl.
Heat on 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
Add the rice Krispie cereal, mini marshmallows, and half of the chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl.
Once the chocolate and peanut butter mixture have cooled, pour into the mixing bowl.
Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated and the chocolate is evenly distributed.
Drop this mixture by large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Move the cookies to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
These are so easy for kids to help make!
Avalanche Cookies are a perfect way to bring kids into the kitchen for a fun and tasty treat. This recipe is simple enough for older kids to do on their own!
The best part? There’s no hot oven to deal with—just mix, scoop, and enjoy!
Whether you’re making these for a special occasion or just as a sweet everyday snack, they’re sure to be a favorite. Embrace the mess that is baking with kids—because the best memories are made when baking (or no-baking!) together. Happy snacking!

Avalanche Cookie Recipe by cleverlittlepumpkins.com
Ingredients
- 12 oz. white chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the white chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat on 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
- Add the rice Krispie cereal, mini marshmallows, and half of the chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl.
- Once the chocolate and peanut butter mixture have cooled, pour into the mixing bowl.
- Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated and the chocolate is evenly distributed.
- Drop this mixture by large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Move the cookies to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
Notes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Makes: 24 cookies