Lucky Charms Cookies for St Patrick’s Day, these delightful treats are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. With a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy center, they perfectly capture the magic and whimsy of the holiday.
Lucky Charms cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies, featuring Lucky Charms marshmallows both mixed into the dough and sprinkled on top while still warm from the oven. They’re magically delicious! These cookies make for an ideal St. Patrick’s Day treat to whip up with your family in March.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter – softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg – at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows – divided
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven. Begin by setting your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Cookie Sheet. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a stand mixer, blend the butter and granulated sugar using the paddle attachment until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until everything is well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring all the flour is fully incorporated.
- Fold in @luckycharms Marshmallows. Stir in the Lucky Charms marshmallows, remembering to reserve some for topping!
- Shape the Cookies. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, each about 2 tablespoons in size, and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake the Cookies. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the tops are firm.
- Add Extra Lucky Charms. Once removed from the oven, gently press the remaining Lucky Charms into the tops of the cookies.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the cookies to cool for five minutes before serving!
- Enjoy!
Equipment:
I love finding ways to make holidays extra special for my kids. Baking is one easy way to get kids into the holiday and make memories. I encourage you to make these cookies and enjoy them while reading a St Patrick’s Day book or building a leprechaun trap. Happy St Patrick’s Day Y’all!
Lucky Charms Cookies for St Patrick’s Day
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
Description
Lucky Charms cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies, featuring Lucky Charms marshmallows both mixed into the dough and sprinkled on top while still warm from the oven. They’re magically delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter – softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg – at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows – divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Begin by setting your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Cookie Sheet. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a stand mixer, blend the butter and granulated sugar using the paddle attachment until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until everything is well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring all the flour is fully incorporated.
- Fold in @luckycharms Marshmallows. Stir in the Lucky Charms marshmallows, remembering to reserve some for topping!
- Shape the Cookies. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, each about 2 tablespoons in size, and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake the Cookies. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the tops are firm.
- Add Extra Lucky Charms. Once removed from the oven, gently press the remaining Lucky Charms into the tops of the cookies.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the cookies to cool for five minutes before serving!
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25-30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 Minutes
- Cuisine: Dessert
