Lucky Charms Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows for a magical, whimsical sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 large egg yolk
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
10 - 1 1/4 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows, separated from cereal
11 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
04 - Beat in the egg, then the egg yolk, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and 1 cup of the Lucky Charms marshmallows. Reserve 1/4 cup marshmallows for topping.
07 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly press a few reserved marshmallows onto the top of each dough ball for a decorative finish.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked. They will firm up as they cool.
10 - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marshmallows create tiny surprises of sweetness throughout each bite.
- Kids go absolutely wild for these, making them perfect for birthday parties or sleepovers.
02 -
- The marshmallows will brown quickly if placed too close to the heating element.
- Cooled cookies can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies that bake evenly every single time.
- A drizzle of melted white chocolate transforms these into bakery worthy treats.