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Easy No Bake Avalanche Cookies

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Easy No Bake Avalanche Cookies are chewy, no-bake treats packed with oats, creamy peanut butter, cocoa, and mini chocolate chips. Quick to prepare with pantry staples and chilled to set, these cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor and satisfying texture without heating up your kitchen.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats and cocoa powder.

  2. Add wet ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. Fold in chocolate chips: Add mini chocolate chips and optional nuts or coconut, mixing evenly.

  4. Shape cookies: Use a spoon to scoop and form cookie-sized rounds on a parchment-lined tray.

  5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

  6. Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.


Notes

Substitute sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.Add dried fruit like raisins or cranberries for sweetness.Spice it up with cinnamon or espresso powder.Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.Boost protein with a scoop of your favorite protein powder.