Description
No-Bake Avalanche Cookies are the ultimate quick treat that combines chocolate, oats, and peanut butter in a chewy, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Perfect for a busy weekday snack or a weekend indulgence, they’re simple to make, fun to serve, and endlessly customizable. These cookies don’t require an oven, making them ideal for hot days or for those who want dessert in a flash. With minimal cleanup and a delightful texture, they’re a family favorite and a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, heat butter, sugar, and milk over medium heat until boiling. Boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over oats and chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Stir until everything is coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheet.
- Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to set.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add extras like coconut flakes, mini marshmallows, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Slightly under-scoop cookies for a firmer set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18–20
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg