Lucky Charms Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies studded with colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows and optional white chocolate chips. A fun twist on classic cookies.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 large egg yolk
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1 1/4 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows (separated from cereal)
11 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
04 - Beat in egg, then egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips if using and 1 cup marshmallows, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
07 - Sop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Lightly press reserved marshmallows onto top of each dough ball.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is incredible with crispy edges and centers that stay soft for days
  • Kids go absolutely wild for the colorful marshmallows peeking through golden dough
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
  • Separating marshmallows takes patience but do not skip it or you will get soggy oat pieces in your cookies
  • Do not overbake since marshmallows melt and can become hard if exposed to too much heat
  • These cookies spread more than expected so give them room on the baking sheet
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning