Description
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining quick oats, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, nuts, and optional shredded coconut. These cookies require no baking, making them perfect for a quick, no-fuss snack that sets in the refrigerator to a chewy, satisfying consistency loaded with texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (natural or creamy)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or peanuts)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm Peanut Butter and Honey: In a medium saucepan, warm the peanut butter and honey over low heat until the mixture is melted and smooth, which helps combine the ingredients more easily.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the mixture with a subtle sweet aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the quick oats, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut if using, ensuring even distribution.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the bowl of dry ingredients, then mix thoroughly until everything is well combined into a sticky dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into cookie-like mounds.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the cookies to firm up and hold their shape.
- Store Properly: Once set, transfer the cookies to an airtight container and store them in the fridge to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use natural or creamy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Honey and maple syrup can be used interchangeably for sweetness.
- Shredded coconut is optional but adds a nice texture and flavor.
- For nut-free variations, substitute the nuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- These cookies should be kept refrigerated to maintain firmness.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add-ins like dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
