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Soft and chewy Lucky Charms cookies bursting with colorful marshmallows, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (181 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups Lucky Charms marshmallows, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (~3 minutes). Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir just until combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of Lucky Charms marshmallows by hand gently.
  6. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons dough per cookie; roll loosely into balls and place spaced 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden.
  8. Immediately after baking, press remaining marshmallows on top while warm.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking; avoid chilling longer to prevent marshmallows from breaking down., Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Marshmallows will soften over time but flavor remains., Freeze dough balls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, increasing baking time to about 12 minutes., When making a smaller batch, halve the ingredients and use one egg yolk instead of whole egg and yolk., Mix-ins like ½ cup white chocolate chips or St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles can be added for variation., Add green food coloring (start with ¼ teaspoon) for festive color., Drizzle with Bailey’s glaze or sandwich with frosting for additional flavor.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 143 kcal per cookie
  • Fat: 6 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g per serving
  • Protein: 2 g per serving