Description
These Lucky Charm Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, loaded with colorful marshmallows and creamy white chocolate chips. Perfectly soft and chewy with playful pops of sweetness, they're a fun treat that brings nostalgia and joy to any occasion. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your cookie jar.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature (1 stick)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (210 grams), spooned and leveled
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cereal marshmallows (Lucky Charms or other brand), plus more for topping
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. This step incorporates air, giving the cookies a soft texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture about one-third at a time, beating until just combined after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Marshmallows and White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the cereal marshmallows and white chocolate chips with a spatula. Be careful not to stir too vigorously to prevent the marshmallows from breaking down. Optionally, chill the dough for 15 to 30 minutes to firm it up for easier handling.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop or hands, form dough balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, press extra marshmallows on top of each cookie for decorative effect.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove them just before they are fully golden around the edges for soft, chewy cookies. For a crispier texture, bake until the edges start to brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes after removing from the oven to set. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra pretty cookies, press additional marshmallows on top of each dough ball before baking.
- To double the recipe, be sure to measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to maintain texture.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes the cookies easier to shape.
- Watch the baking time closely to achieve your preferred cookie texture, whether soft or crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
