These easy no bake avalanche cookies are a quick and simple treat for the days when you want something sweet but don’t feel like preheating your oven. With just a handful of pantry staples, these chocolate chip peanut butter Rice Krispie cookies with marshmallows, chocolate, and white chocolate come together in minutes!
Our no bake avalanche cookies are an excellent activity for kids who want to help in the kitchen! Let them be a part of the entire process without having to worry about the oven. We think your family will love eating these simple cookies together.
While we love the traditional no-bake cookies with oats, our family does enjoy the change from time to time with these peanut butter Rice Krispie no bake cookies.
Ingredient Notes
- White Melting Chocolate—Vanilla melting chocolate and almond bark will work.
- Rice Krispies Cereal—The old classic favorite is the one you need.
- Creamy Peanut Butter—This allows for smoother consistency.
- Miniature Marshmallows—This helps hold it all together!
- Mini Chocolate Chips—You can use the regular size chocolate chips, but the smaller ones do distribute better in the cookie batter.
What Are No Bake Cookies?
As the name reveals, these cookies don’t require any oven baking. Heating the ingredients before adding the cereal helps create a sort of glue that holds the cookies together as they cool. While this peanut butter Rice Krispie cookies version is made with Rice Krispies, other versions are traditionally made with quick oats or corn flakes.
Equipment You Will Need
For this recipe, you will need a microwavable bowl for melting the white chocolate and a large mixing bowl for combining all the ingredients. You will also need measuring cups, a spoon, baking sheets, and parchment paper (to prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheets while they cool).
How to Make No Bake Rice Krispie Cookies
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Following package directions, melt the white chocolate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted white chocolate and peanut butter. Stir the two ingredients until all is melted and combined.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, and ¾ cup mini chocolate chips.
- Drop large dollops of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Sprinkle with the remaining mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the tray of cookies in the refrigerator until they are firm and set – about 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve and Stove No Bake Avalanche Cookies
Serving
Make sure the cookies have completely cooled to room temperature before serving, to maintain the integrity of the treat.
Storing at Room Temperature
Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to a week in an airtight container.
Store in the Refrigerator
You can also store these cookies in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Freezing Rice Krispie Cookies
You can place the Rice Krispie cookies in the freezer for up to six weeks. It’s best to place a piece of wax paper between layers of cookies so they don’t stick together. Let thaw on counter to room temperature for an hour or so before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not use natural peanut butter in these cookies?
Due to the absence of baking, it is important to ensure that the peanut butter utilized in making these cookies has a uniform and smooth texture. Natural peanut butter brands do not provide a consistent texture, which is why we suggest using creamy peanut butter instead of chunky variations.
How can I make my cookies cool quicker?
The optimal approach for solidifying your no-bake cookies is to air-dry or refrigerate them briefly. In case of urgency, you may refrigerate the baking sheets for a couple of minutes. But, you must be cautious not to leave them in for an extended period, as it may cause your cookies to become excessively hard.
Expert Tips and Tricks for Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cookies
- Ensure that you are aware of the climate conditions in which you are cooking. While 45 minutes may suffice for cooling in arid air, if you are situated nearer to the coast and face greater levels of humidity, the process may take a little longer.
- It is feasible to preserve these cookies in the freezer for several months. Even though you can consume them directly from the freezer, we propose allowing them to defrost for approximately an hour to make them less firm to bite into.
No Bake Avalanche Cookies (Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cookies)
Ingredients
- 16 oz White melting chocolate almond bark or vanilla coating
- ¾ cup Peanut butter creamy
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Prepare a large cookie sheet by covering it with parchment paper; set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted white chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, and ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the cookies out onto the prepared cookie sheet, and then top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator until set, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- For the white chocolate, you can use the “vanilla candy coating” that comes in a microwave safe tray for easy melting. Any white chocolate meant for melting will do, but white chocolate chips or white chocolate bars meant for eating as candy do not work because they burn too quickly and do not melt well.
- The cookies keep well at room temperature for up to five days, but also freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
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Dan Francis
Is there any way to make this cookie without PeanutButter?
Amy
Hi Dan! To be honest, I have never made this recipe without the peanut butter. The peanut butter really holds everything together – so I’m not sure they would keep their shape very well without it. However, it you decide to give it a try, please let us know here how it turned out!