Description
Lucky Charms Sugar Cookies combine the buttery tenderness of classic sugar cookies with the colorful magic of cereal marshmallows, creating a nostalgic, sweet treat loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal, marshmallows separated
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk
Decoration:
- Additional Lucky Charms marshmallows
- Coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Separate marshmallows from cereal. Lightly crush about half the cereal pieces and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
6. Fold in crushed cereal and half the marshmallows.
7. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Gently press extra marshmallows on top and optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use slightly stale cereal for better texture during baking.
- For gluten-free: substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Add food coloring to the dough for extra fun.
- Try with Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Pebbles for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lucky charms sugar cookies, cereal cookies, nostalgic desserts