Description
Delight in these No-Bake Winter White Cookies, a festive and easy-to-make treat combining creamy white chocolate, crispy rice cereal, shredded sweetened coconut, and crunchy macadamia nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter days, these cookies require no oven time and set quickly either at room temperature or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
Garnish (optional)
- White sprinkles or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt to the melted white chocolate, blending evenly to enhance the flavor profile.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal, shredded sweetened coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the white chocolate mixture.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into individual cookies of desired size.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with white sprinkles or coarse sugar to add a festive look and texture.
- Set Cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature for about 1 hour or place them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes until firm and ready to serve.
- Storage: Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the macadamia nuts or substitute with chopped almonds if preferred.
- These cookies are ideal for holiday platters and can be prepared in advance to save time during celebrations.
