Lucky Charms Cookies
In this post: An incredibly simple Lucky Charms cookies recipe that your family will love! Not only are they super cute, but also so tasty!
St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipe
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If you’re looking for an easy and fun St. Patrick’s Day cookie recipe, I’ve got you covered! These Lucky Charms cookies are the way to go because you’l love them and so will your kids, which, if you’re a parent to a picky eater, is a big deal when the whole family likes something.
They’re sooo soft and chewy, but the edges still get just the right crisp. Not to mention, they’re packed with marshmallow bits that take them to the next level.
Think of these as the perfect cookies for any St. Patrick’s Day holiday party, birthday celebration, or random Tuesday when you just need a little sugar boost or something to do with the kiddos.
They’re so much fun to make, and you probably already have most of the key ingredients in your kitchen.
How To Make Lucky Charms Cookies
Okay, I don’t want to waste any time, so let’s get right into how to make these delicious little treats.
Makes 24 cookies
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Lucky Charms, plus more for topping
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
The firs thing you’ll want to do is preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the Lucky Charms in a food processor blender and blend until a fine powder. They should have the consistency of the picture below. Set aside.
Now, beat together the butter and sugars until smooth and well combined. No clumps!
Add the egg and vanilla and beat to mix.
Add the flour, blended cereal, salt, and baking soda to the bowl. Beat to mix.
Fold in the mini marshmallows.
Scoop the dough into balls and place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the mini marshmallows aren’t touching the pan on the sides to keep them from melting.
Press more Lucky Charms cereal into the tops of the cookies.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown but the centers are still soft. If you want them a little crispier, you can bake for an extra 1-2 minutes.
Pro Tip: Use a bigger cookie scoop and increase the bake time by 2-3 minutes.
Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
And there you have it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Enjoy your Lucky Charms cookie!
Lucky Charms Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Lucky Charms plus extra for topping
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the Lucky Charms in a food processor blender and blend until a fine powder. Set aside.
- Beat together the butter and sugars until smooth and well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat to mix.
- Add the flour, blended cereal, salt, and baking soda to the bowl. Beat to mix.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the mini marshmallows aren’t touching the pan on the sides to keep them from melting.
- Press more Lucky Charms cereal into the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown but the centers are still soft. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use only the Lucky Charms marshmallows?
A: Absolutely! If you just want a special marshmallow cookie, skip the oat cereal and go all-in on the tasty marshmallow bits.
Q: How do I keep the marshmallows from melting too much?
A: Press them onto the edges of the cookie dough balls instead of mixing them into the dough.
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Store the cookie dough balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Q: Can I use different cereals?
A: Yep! Try swapping Lucky Charms for Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or even Pillsbury Ready cookie dough with mix-ins.
Lucky Charms Fun Facts
Okay, If you’re anything like me, you’re a sucker for a fun fact, and I compiled a list of ten really good ones below that I think you’ll love. And who knows, maybe one or two of them will come in handy during a trivia night.
- Lucky Charms was the first cereal to include marshmallows! Yep, General Mills created them in 1964 using circus peanuts as inspiration.
- There used to be a “yellow moon” marshmallow! But it was discontinued in the ‘90s.
- The leprechaun mascot, Lucky, has been around for decades! But did you know he briefly had a nemesis named Waldo the Wizard?
- St. Patrick’s Day was originally a religious feast day before it became a massive celebration filled with green everything.
- Lucky Charms marshmallows are called “marbits”! That’s their official name, in case you ever need a fun trivia fact.
- Green wasn’t always the color of St. Patrick’s Day! It was originally associated with blue, but over time, green took over.
- March is National Cereal Day! So if you needed another reason to bake these cereal cookies, now you have one.
- Over 2 billion Lucky Charms marshmallows are produced each year!
- The phrase “They’re Magically Delicious!” has been used since 1964. And honestly, it’s still true.
- The four-leaf clover marshmallow is considered the “luckiest” charm!
Final Thoughts
There you have it – yummy Lucky Charms cookies that are so easy to whip on on St. Patrick’s Day you . Whether you’re baking them for a school lunch treat, a St. Patrick’s Day search activity, or just because you love your favorite cereal, they’ll be a huge hit.
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