Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
These Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Cookies are an easy treat to make with kids. Made with soft cookies, sweet marshmallows, and colorful Lucky Charms cereal for St. Patrick’s Day.
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It’s perfect for family baking, easy St. Patrick’s Day desserts, and for classroom treats. And if you’re making this for St. Patty’s Day party, it’s great with Rainbow Popcorn Marshmallow Treats and Andes Mint Chocolate Cupcakes.
How to Make Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Ingredients you’ll need for cookie batter
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg, vanilla, almond extract, and green food dye until fully combined.
4. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Fold together with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place a marshmallow half in the center, and cover with another small piece of dough.
7. Seal the edges and roll into a smooth ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 11–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops have a slight crack. Let cookies cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet.
9. Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies. Sprinkle the chopped Lucky Charms on top and let it set before serving.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Don’t overmix the dough once you add the flour—this keeps the cookies soft and tender.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before drizzling with white chocolate and adding Lucky Charms, or the toppings may slide off.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Ingredients
For Cookie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp green food dye
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Jumbo Marshmallows
For Topping
- ½ cup white chocolate melting chips
- ½ cup dried Lucky Charms roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, almond extract, and green food dye until fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold together with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place a marshmallow half in the center, and cover with another small piece of dough.
- Seal the edges and roll into a smooth ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops have a slight crack.
- Let cookies cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies. Sprinkle the chopped Lucky Charms on top and let set before serving.
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