Lucky Charms Cookies
These Lucky Charms cookies are such a fun dessert! This 20-minute recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. The cookies are buttery, soft, and loaded with Lucky Charms marshmallows. Kids love these for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, birthdays, and more!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Lucky Charms cookies take only 20 minutes to make.
- They are so quick and easy.
- Everything is made in one mixing bowl.
- They are fun and festive for many special occasions.
- Serve with this Shamrock Shake for a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat!
- The marshmallows add a fun flavor!
- Kids love these cookies.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- Check out these Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies for another fun dessert!
Ingredients & Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these Lucky Charms cookies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.
Use unsalted butter. Place it on the kitchen counter an hour or two before baking. This allows the butter to slowly soften without melting.
Both white sugar and light brown sugar add the sweetness.
Vanilla extract adds a delicious cozy flavor.
Only one egg is needed. For an egg free version, base it off these Eggless Cookies.
Both gluten free flour and regular all-purpose flour can be used. I used King Arthur Flour gluten free flour for this recipe.
Baking soda leavens the cookies slightly.
Add in a pinch of sea salt to balance the flavors.
Lastly, use just the colored marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal.
Taste & Texture
These Lucky Charms cookies taste like regular chocolate chip cookies but with Lucky Charms instead of chocolate!
They are gooey, buttery, and chewy.
The marshmallows add a fun flavor.
How to Make
Step 1
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy and no clumps of butter remain.
Step 3
Then, add in the egg and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Add in the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Fold in the Lucky Charms marshmallows.
Step 6
Use a cookie scooper to scoop balls of dough onto the prepared pan. Space at least 3 inches apart.
Step 7
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 8
Finally, remove the pan from the oven. Allow the Lucky Charms marshmallows to cool for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Expert Tips & Tricks
Follow these tips and tricks to make the best Lucky Charms cookies.
Beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until fully smooth and creamy. There should be no clumps of butter left.
The cookie dough will be relatively thick.
Make the cookie dough balls equal in size. This ensures even baking.
Do not over bake these cookies.
How to Serve & Store
Serve these Lucky Charms cookies once cool enough to handle.
Serve with a glass of milk, coffee, tea, or ice cream!
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
If needed, store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can bake with Lucky Charms!
Yes, they are gluten free as of the time this post is written.
If you are not gluten free, then yes, you can use all-purpose flour instead.
Yes, these Lucky Charms cookies freeze well.
Equipment Needed
Hand Mixer: I love this hand mixer for making the cookie dough.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer: For a more powerful mixer, use this stand mixer.
USA Pan 3 Piece Cookie Sheet Set: I always use these cookie pans for baking.
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets: Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy clean-up.
Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: These are my favorite mixing bowls.
Check out all of my kitchen favorites!
You May Also Like
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Get the Recipe: Lucky Charms Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy and no clumps of butter remain.
- Then, add in the egg and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the Lucky Charms marshmallows.
- Use a cookie scooper to scoop balls of dough onto the prepared pan. Space at least 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Finally, remove the pan from the oven. Allow the Lucky Charms marshmallows to cool for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter. It should be slightly soft to the touch, but not melted.
- Beat the butter and sugars until fully creamy.
- The cookie dough will be pretty thick.
- Do not bake too long.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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