Coffee and Dessert - No Bake Avalanche Cookies

Although I have not had the opportunity to make these yet, if you are looking for an easy dessert, it doesn't get any easier than this! From theslowroasteditalian.com, these cookies are filled with an abundance of flavor and texture and can be put together in about 15 minutes. Certainly not low-cal or low sugar, but a sweet treat sure to be a big hit with your family.

No Bake Avalanche Cookies

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
16 ounces vanilla flavored candy coating, Almond Bark or CandiQuik
1–15-ounce jar creamy peanut butter (all-natural peanut butter if preferred)
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows

  1. Prepare 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. set aside.
  2. Place chocolate chips in the freezer until ready to use.
  3. Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl. Set aside.
  4. Add almond bark to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each, until the bark is melted and smooth. Add peanut butter to the warm almond bark. Sitr to combine.
  5. Pour peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (or until barely warm).
  6. Stir mini marshmallows into the cooled mixture, then add frozen chocolate chips and stir again to combine.
  7. Using a 2-tabelspoon sized scoop, portion treats onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each (to prevent them from sticking together).
  8. Allow cookies to sit in a cool place until firm. You can pop them in the fridge if your kitchen is too warm.
  9. Serve and enjoy!


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