Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- 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.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir just until combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of Lucky Charms marshmallows by hand gently.
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons dough per cookie; roll loosely into balls and place spaced 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden.
- Immediately after baking, press remaining marshmallows on top while warm.
- 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.
- 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