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    Home > Recipes > Cookies > Lucky Charms Cookies

    Lucky Charms Cookies

    Published on March 14, 2023. Last updated on March 14, 2023. By Gabby. 2 Comments

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    If you’re lucky, these Lucky Charms cookies are what you’ll find at the end of the rainbow! These easy St. Patrick’s Day cookies are magically delicious, loaded up with Lucky Charms, ready in 20 minutes, and there's no dough chilling required!

    Lucky Charms cookies on a tray with lucky charms marshmallows scattered around

    These Lucky Charms cookies use my all time favorite cookie dough base (the one I use for my classic chocolate chip cookies), so you know you’re getting a buttery cookie with a soft middle and crisp edges.

    These Lucky Charm cookies are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but honestly they’re so fun and delicious there's no reason not to make them year-round!

    Why You'll Love These Lucky Charms Cookies

    • These Lucky Charm cookies only take 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to bake! 
    • You don’t have to chill the dough before baking, so they’re perfect for when you want a sweet treat right away. 
    • You can easily make these cookies dairy free by using dairy free butter.
    • This is a really fun recipe to make with kids for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Ingredients Needed

    Ingredients for Lucky Charms cookies in bowls with labels
    • Butter: feel free to use regular butter or you can use dairy free butter or room temperature coconut oil if you’re dairy-free. 
    • Flour: I’ve tested this recipe with all purpose flour. 
    • Lucky Charms Marshmallows: you’ll want to use only the marshmallows from the box of Lucky Charms cereal. Some places actually sell entire bags of lucky charms marshmallows on their own!
    • Sugar: because this cookie base is similar to a chocolate chip cookie and not a sugar cookie, we’re using both white sugar and light brown sugar. 

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    In a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand held mixer, combine the butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

    Step 2: Add in the egg and vanilla extract and combine once more. You might need to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything is getting mixed! 

    Step 3: Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form, then stir in the lucky charms marshmallows. 

    Step 4: Using a medium cookie scoop, or a tablespoon, scoop out 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough.

    Place on the baking sheet so they’re 3-4 inches apart.

    Bake the cookies for 8-11 minutes, then let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Baking process for Lucky Charms cookies in six steps

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Can I add chocolate chips to these cookies?

    You can add ½ cup of white chocolate chips at the same time that you add the marshmallows! Just note that it will make the cookies sweeter.

    Can I use the Lucky Charm cereal or just the marshmallows?

    I’ve only used the marshmallows in this lucky charms cookie recipe, so you will have to pick the cereal out! At some store you can buy bags of just the marshmallows though. 

    Why aren't my cookies soft?

    The number one reason your cookies aren't soft and chewy is adding too much flour! It's so important to measure your flour correctly because it's so easy to add too much. Also make sure not to over-bake the cookies!

    Lucky Charms cookies stacked on top of one another

    Expert Tips

    • Measuring Flour: It’s so important to measure your flour properly, I recommend using a weighing scale. If you don’t have a scale then you should spoon and level the flour. Adding too much flour will lead to dry or cakey cookies! 
    • Bakery Style Cookies: To get that bakery style look, I recommend keeping a few marshmallows to the side. Right before baking, gently press some extra marshmallows on top of each ball of cookie dough!
    • Under-baking the cookies: The key to soft cookies is to not over-bake them! The edges should look set, but the tops of the cookies will look a little under-baked. The cookies will continue to bake on the baking sheet so that's okay! If the cookies are golden brown, then they have been over-baked.

    Storage and Freezing Instructions

    Store the baked Lucky Charms cookies in an airtight container for up to 6 days at room temperature. You can freeze the baked cookies by placing them in an airtight freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy! 

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    If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

    Lucky Charms cookies on a tray with lucky charms marshmallows around

    Lucky Charms Cookies

    Gabby
    These soft and chewy Lucky Charms cookies are magically delicious, easy to make, ready in 20 minutes, and there's no dough chilling required!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Bake 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 193 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheets
    • Standing or handheld mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¾ cup butter, softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 cup +2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand held mixer, combine the butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the egg and vanilla extract and combine once more. You might need to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything is getting mixed! 
    • Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form, then stir in the lucky charms marshmallows. 
    • Using a medium cookie scoop, or a tablespoon, scoop out 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough. Place on the baking sheet so they’re 3-4 inches apart.
    • Bake the cookies for 8-11 minutes. The edges should look set but the cookies should not be golden brown - the tops may look a little under-baked. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

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    Notes

    Measuring Flour: Properly measure your flour using either a kitchen scale or by fluffing it up in the bag with a fork, then using a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup and then use the back of a butterknife to level it off (the is the scoop and level method)
    Butter: if necessary, butter can be replaced with coconut oil (solid at room temperature, not melted)
    White Chocolate Chips: Feel free to add half a cup of white chocolate chips if desired. Note that this does make the cookies much sweeter.
    Storage and Freezing: Store the cookies in an airtight container or ziploc bag at room temperature for 5-6 days.
    The baked cookies can be frozen in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature when you're ready to eat them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    1. Sonia

      March 21, 2023 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      5 stars!! The best Lucky Charms cookies. They were so chewy good and were perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

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      • Gabby

        March 23, 2023 at 1:10 pm

        Yay! I'm so happy you loved them! Thank you for the review!

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