Description
These Lucky Charms Cookies combine buttery cookie dough with colorful Lucky Charms cereal and white chocolate chips for a fun and delicious treat. The marshmallows are added after baking to keep their vibrant colors and texture intact, making these cookies as visually appealing as they are tasty—a perfect American dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal (marshmallows and cereal pieces separated)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined to form a smooth cookie dough.
- Fold in Cereal and Chocolate: Gently fold in the Lucky Charms cereal pieces (excluding marshmallows) and white chocolate chips, being careful not to crush the cereal pieces.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Add Marshmallows: Immediately after baking, gently press a few Lucky Charms marshmallows into the tops of each warm cookie to preserve their color and softness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Adding the marshmallows after baking helps maintain their colorful appearance and prevents them from burning during the baking process.
- For an extra fun presentation, reserve some white chocolate chips to press on top along with the marshmallows.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to keep them fresh.
